In Central Texas everybody is familiar with Austin allergy symptoms. Families learn to recognize and treat allergies early, but often the overwhelming symptoms find us unprepared and wondering what to …
Homeopathic Teething Tablets Could Cause Severe Side Effects
The Federal Trade Commission and The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating more than 400 reports of severe adverse events in infants after the administration of homeopathic teething tablets containing …
Using Hydration to Reduce a Temperature in Your Child
Fever in a child is a symptom and we should be careful about masking their fever with medicine. In general, viral viruses tend to cause fevers to go higher in …
When Should You Be Worried About a Fever?
At our pediatric clinic, questions about fever account for about 90% of our after-hours phone calls. Parents are very fearful of the effects of a fever and worry about whether …
Tips for Protecting Your Family From the Flu During the Holidays
Missing school, holiday activities, and family events due to illness is no way to spend the holidays and while you can never protect your family from all illness, you can …
10 Toy Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
The holidays are in full swing and your children may already be receiving gifts from friends and family. Some toys may seem harmless but every year many children are injured …
Keep the Family Healthy This Fall! Flu Vaccines Now Available
The flu season is approaching and we are now administering the FLU vaccine to all of our patients and there have been changes to the recommendations for the 2016-2017 Flu season. Flumist, the …
The Physical, Emotional, and Social Benefits of School Sports
While school sports have often been touted as being a positive experience for children, rarely is the widespread ramification of involvement outlined. Research suggests that through regular participation in organized …
Does Your Teen Need the Meningococcal B Vaccine?
Meningococcal disease is a serious, potentially fatal, illness caused by the Neisseria meningitidis bacteria and potentially leading to meningitis, which is inflammation and infection of the lining of the brain …
Protecting Your Family Against the Zika Virus
Contemporary Pediatrics just published a special report about precautions you can take to protect yourself and family from the Zika virus. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that the …
Enjoy a Bug-Free Summer! Insect Repellent Safety Tips
Summer is here and as parents prepare to spend more time outdoors, questions about insect repellents come to mind. Fortunately, the American Academy of Pediatrics has answers and advice ready …
Lowering Exposure to Arsenic in Your Baby’s Food
If you feed your baby rice cereal, you might want to offer other grains like oatmeal and barley instead, because rice contains a high amount of arsenic. A natural element, …