ABC Pediatrics

02/27/2025

We are closely monitoring the measles outbreak in Texas and are following all appropriate recommendations. Please take a look at the article attached for more information on measles.

Here is a summary of recommendations for measles protection. Our offices will update our patients' families if any updates are recommended for your child's immunizations.

Current recommendations for measles prevention:
Children should get two doses of MMR vaccine
-first dose at 12 to 15 months of age
-second dose at 4 through 6 years of age.

Recommendations if in a measles outbreak community:
-Infants ages 6 to 11 months:
Administer an early dose of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
-Children over 12 months old:
If the child has received one dose, administer the second dose as soon as possible, at least 28 days after the first.

The recent measles outbreaks have many parents concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick were not vaccinated against measles. This is a stark reminder of the importance of making sure your children are fully vaccinated. Learn more here.

02/01/2025

ABC Pediatrics is pleased to announce the addition of Camilla Gupta, MD, F.A.A.P. to the practice.
She is board certified in Pediatrics and completed her residency at Driscoll Children's Hospital.
Dr. Gupta is accepting patients at our Alameda office.
Please call 361-853-3222 to make an appointment.
See her bio here: https://abcpeds.net/team.html

01/29/2025

All our services have been restored!
You are now able to reach us through our phone line and your patient portal.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

01/29/2025

Our phones our currently down due to an internet outage. We apologize for the inconvenience as we work to restore service. We will update once restored. Thank you for your understanding.

11/07/2024

Facts about fluoride parents should know.

Fluoride from drinking water and other sources such as toothpaste can strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent tooth decay. Below is a list of questions that parents frequently ask about fluoride and how it can help their children.

10/04/2024

What you should know about RSV prevention for your infant.

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09/16/2024

Did you know that popcorn, chunks of hard cheese and marshmallows are choking hazards for children under 3 years old? Here are suggestions for choking prevention in babies and small children.

Here are some precautions you can take to keep your child from choking.

08/20/2024

As the extreme heat in South Texas continues, here are some things to know to help keep our children safe.

Extreme heat can cause children to become sick in several ways. Make sure to protect your child from the heat as much as possible, watch for symptoms, and call your doctor if you see any develop.

07/10/2024

Our phones and internet are back to normal! Thank you for your patience.

07/09/2024

We regret that our internet and phones are down right now due to a Spectrum outage. If you have an appointment with us, please just walk in to our waiting area and come to our front desk.

We are still accepting phone calls through a temporary work-around.

Thank you for your patience.

01/01/2024

12/23/2023

Happy Holidays from ABC Pediatrics!

Our holiday hours are:

Christmas Day: closed
New Year's Day: closed

We wish our patients, families, staff, and community a happy holiday season!