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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month🎗️

We want to spread love & compassion to not only children diagnosed with cancer but also their families. A support system can make a difference in staying strong, and having faith. 💛

Source: Children's Cancer Cause

We hope all grandparents have a great day tomorrow!

Drop your favorite memory with your grandparents in the comments below.

We want to Share the Care along with Care Bears. We believe in their "Sharing is Caring" motto.

This mission includes encouragement to fans to spread caring, sharing, love, friendship, acceptance, fun, and happiness to those you love every day!

Today and every day don't forget to .

This Giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Congrats to our Winner, K Nicole!☺

Grandparents and children have a special connection that is proven to make grandparents live longer and make children more emotionally resilient. ❤

We want to show our appreciation to grandparents by giving away an Amazon Gift Card.

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Winner will be selected Friday

If your child is in need of breathing treatments we can help!

Visit any of our many locations in the San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Dallas areas.

Little Spurs wants to thank our wonderful team for their hard work and dedication. We appreciate you.

Happy Labor Day!

We will be closing at 5pm today.

What To Do If Your Child Has A Head Injury | Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care

If your child has suffered from a head injury, how can you determine whether it's minor or major? 🩹

There are certain types of injuries that are more concerning and should be evaluated immediately, such as:

Learn more below ↓

What To Do If Your Child Has A Head Injury | Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care Children are prone to head injury by stumbling during the first years of their lives. Learn more about children's head injuries below.

18 Tips for Overcoming Separation Anxiety on the First Day of Preschool

Entering a new environment can be scary for preschoolers. Find out how to overcome separation anxiety for happier school days.

18 Tips for Overcoming Separation Anxiety on the First Day of Preschool Entering a new environment can be scary for preschoolers. Find out how to overcome separation anxiety for a happier first day of school.

We love Testimonial Tuesdays! 🌟

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

Visit one of our many locations for any of your pediatric urgent care needs.

Last but not least on our back-to-school illnesses list, is scabies.

Scabies usually is passed by direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with an infested person.

In addition to our back-to-school illnesses series, we want to inform parents about head lice.

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Talking to Kids About Back-to-School Worries - Child Mind Institute

We are sending happy wishes for a safe and fun school year!❤

Below is an article including tips on how to talk to kids about Back-to-school worries.

Talking to Kids About Back-to-School Worries - Child Mind Institute Going back to school can bring up big worries for kids, but talking about concerns — and feeling supported — can help.

Our Grand Prairie location is opening this September!📍

Visit us for your pediatric urgent care needs, starting September 22nd.

Another back-to-school illness is Impetigo. This skin infection usually begins after an injury becomes infected.

Monkeypox and Children | Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care

Here we go again….. with school ramping back up, and COVID-19 protocols relaxing, there is a new infectious disease on the rise.

Monkeypox!

Lately, we are getting lots of questions from parents about what exactly is monkeypox, and how you can keep your child safe.

Monkeypox and Children | Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care Here we go again….. with school ramping back up, and COVID-19 protocols relaxing, there is a new infectious disease on the rise. Monkeypox! Lately, we are getting lots of questions from parents about what exactly is monkeypox, and how you can keep your child safe.   Bottom line: As of right now, ...

One of the many back-to-school illnesses is Hand Foot and Mouth.

Kids under age 7 are most at risk for HFM.

Common Back To School Illnesses | Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care

The back-to-school season consists of reunions with not only old friends but also common illnesses. Learn how to help your child prevent these illnesses with our blog below.

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Common Back To School Illnesses | Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care It’s back to school time! Here is an overview of some common illnesses that quickly spread this time of year: Hand Foot and Mouth HFM is a common viral illness for children. It is most common in kiddos under seven years of age. Common Symptoms: The most common symptoms of HFM disease are fever, mo...

What You Need To Know About Infant Sleep | Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care

A safe sleep environment lowers the risk of all sleep-related infant deaths.

Here are some ways you can help create a safe sleep environment.

What You Need To Know About Infant Sleep | Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care Every year in the US, 3500 infants die of sleep-related infant deaths(SIDS). The American Academy of Pediatrics published an update to recommendations for reducing infant deaths in the sleep environment. The following are the updated recommendations for safe sleep practices: BACK to sleep for every....

Hey parents, the traveling Dinosaur Quest is visiting San Antonio this week - August 12th -14th!

If your kiddos love dinos, we recommend visiting this exhibit. 🦖🦕

Our Farmers Branch location had a blast at this years back to school event! 📚🏫

Come see us for our hiring event. We will be here until 7pm! We are hiring medical assistants and front office specialists (seasonal/full-time).

Keep reading. It's one of the most marvelous adventures anyone can have.📚

Reading to your children encourages them to look, point, touch, and answer questions. This helps with social development and thinking skills.

Parents, what's your favorite book to read to your children?

Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies/Hay Fever) | Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care

Ragweed pollen is the first leading allergen from August until the first frost. But what is allergic rhinitis? Visit our website for more information.

Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies/Hay Fever) | Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care Allergic Rhinitis is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens which can be a substance or substances that are normally harmless. Airborne allergens like pollen, mold, animal dander, and dust can cause an allergic reaction in the nose (Allergic Rhinitis/Hay Fever). Although pollen is the most commo...

Get your child a sports physical...this year. Only $40 per child at any Little Spurs location!

This exam allows your child to safely participate in the sports they enjoy.

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Monica for winning this month's giveaway!

Gearing up for back-to-school? Enter our gift card giveaway and get ready to rock the new school year! 🎸

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Winner will be selected Friday, August 5th!

What is monkeypox?

What is monkeypox? There have been more than 5,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States.

To learn more visit the article below.

What is monkeypox? Cases of monkeypox have been reported in several states. Monkeypox causes a rash and flulike symptoms. It spreads primarily through skin to skin contact or when sharing bedding, clothing or towels.​

One of the most common injuries we see in the urgent care setting is burns. Below we've provided tips to help prevent burns at home.

Visit our website for more safety content. www.littlespurspedi.com

Parents who are looking for activities to do with the kiddos this weekend in downtown San Antonio should consider Hemisfair park. ☺️

On Saturday, July 30, join the City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation at Hemisfair to discover, explore, and investigate the hidden treasures and historic architecture of Hemisfair!
The Amazing Preservation Race for Kids is an architectural scavenger hunt designed for pre-k and elementary school-aged kids. Registration ($5 / child) includes race entry, event t-shirt, and finisher's medal. Online registration will be limited so don't delay! 🏃
Register online today: linktr.ee/sapreservation

One of the most common injuries we see in the urgent care setting is burns. Kids are curious and often try to get their hands on many items they should not!

To learn more visit our website https://littlespurspedi.com/news/children-and-minor-burns/

REMINDER: Don't miss out on our hiring event this afternoon! 4-7pm in Dallas, TX. We're hiring for multiple positions.

Guess what day it is!

It's Testimonial Tuesday! 🌟

Only 10 more days left in our $20 sports physical special! Beat the rush, and get your child's sports, school, camp physical done at 50% off our normal price. Offer valid till the end of July.

🌟Testimonial Tuesday🌟

We love to hear from our patients and their families.

As temperatures continue to rise, we want parents and guardians to remember the importance of hot car safety.

Like, save, and share to help protect children this summer!

Parents don't miss out on these rollback deals. 🤩

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Vacation mode: On😎

While on vacation, don't forget to protect your little ones from the sun. Good sun habits start when your child is young.

For more info about summer safety check out our blog https://littlespurspedi.com/news/gearing-up-for-sunburn-season/

Attention Dallas: We have a new location coming! Grand Prairie clinic is on track to open this September.

Happy 1 yr anniversary Pleasant Grove! Thank you to our staff at Pleasant Grove for all of your hard work this year. We appreciate you!

We LOVE a yummy popcorn party🍿 Thank you @alamocitypopcorn

For the month of July, our sports physicals are 50% off! Don't miss out on this great deal.

Happy 4th of July!

-Little Spurs

Reminder: We will be closing early tomorrow at 5pm.

We are excited to announce that our Farmers Branch location is officially open! 🎉 We are now accepting patients!

Tickets as Low as $39.99

Want to visit Sea World? Don't miss out on this deal before 4th of July. ☺️

Tickets as Low as $39.99 4th of July Sale

🌟Testimonial Tuesday:

"My son had to go in for a routine physical, I scheduled the appointment on the same day and they saw us quickly."

Summer is here! Parents who are gearing up for summer vacation can find these goodies at Target.😎

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At Little Spurs, we were lucky to receive a small allotment of the Moderna vaccine for children 6 months-5 years of age. We will be hosting three vaccine clinics. If you are interested, please sign up here: https://littlespurspedi.com/news/vaccines-available-children-6-months-5-years/

🌟TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY -

"They truly care about the outcome of their pediatric patients."

The first day of summer is here! Summer is fun but the heat can be dangerous. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when spending time outdoors.

1. Wear a hat
2. Wear sunscreen
3. Stay hydrated / Drink plenty of water