Burleson Pediatrics

02/09/2026

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Unfortunately, there's no cure for the common cold. Antibiotics may be used to fight bacterial infections, but they have no effect on viruses. The best you can do is to make your child comfortable. Here are ways to help your child feel better.

01/29/2026

We recommend that all parents learn CPR. This is a FREE service from Ft Worth Fire. Please take a look ❤️

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Fort Worth residents can learn lifesaving skills this February as the Fort Worth Public Library and Fort Worth Fire Department team up to offer FREE hands-only CPR and AED training at 12 library locations. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a1kCAO

01/28/2026

We plan on a delayed opening tomorrow for the safety of our patients and staff
Hours will be 1pm-430pm tomorrow.
Thank you for your understanding

01/26/2026

We hope everyone is staying warm and safe! 🥶❄️
The phones are being answered today.
Tomorrow, January 27th, Katie and Mandy will have some telehealth visits open from 7:30am to 12:00pm. Please call the office to schedule.
We will let you know about Wednesday as it develops.
Thank you!
Burleson Pediatrics

01/25/2026

🌧️❄️ Inclement Weather

We usually align our office opening/closing with Burleson ISD school closure or delay decisions

We’ll post any changes to our office hours right here on our page ASAP!
Stay safe & check back for the latest. 💙

01/25/2026

01/24/2026

🌧️❄️ Bad Weather Ahead!Rain Now, Ice/Snow This Weekend—When to Stay Home vs. Urgent Care vs. ER ❄️🌧️
Stay home & watch:
• Mild cold/flu, low fever, cough/sore throat if acting normal
• Minor bumps/scrapes/rashes

Pediatric Urgent Care:
• Fever + flu symptoms (only it child over 2 months-if not, go to ER)
• Coughing, pink eye, sore throat, minor cuts, sprains, ear pain

ER or 911:
• Breathing trouble, wheezing, blue lips
• Fever ≥100.4°F (if child is younger than 2 months old), fever for more than 5 days, fever of 104F or more, or fever that will not reduce
• Severe dehydration (no tears, dry mouth, no diapers 6+hrs, lethargic)
• Vomiting/diarrhea causing dehydration
• Head injury w/ vomiting/confusion/drowsiness
• Suspected break, seizure, severe allergy, poisoning
• Extreme lethargy/unresponsiveness/severe pain—or gut feeling something is seriously wrong—trust it!

Stay safe! 💙

01/24/2026

We frequently refer to Dr. Richard for our patients with sports injuries and concussions. We are excited to have his office as a valuable resource for your children!

01/23/2026

☎️ Need some solid advice from a nurse after hours?

You can simply call 866-971-2665 (Cook Children's Health Plan) or 888-563-KIDS(5437) (other insurance/no insurance) for 24/7 access to a PEDIATRIC nurse. Average wait time: 47 seconds!!!! FREE service 😊No question too big or small.

01/06/2026

At our practice, we proudly follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for vaccinations. Our sole purpose is to help your child stay healthy and thrive. We are committed to science-backed, evidence-based care.

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12/30/2025

Holiday hours below. We appreciate you all letting us have time with our loved ones.
For any urgent needs while we are away, we recommend Cook Children’s Urgent Care or ER.
We will be fully staffed again on January 5th.