Pediatric Center of Grand Prairie

11/12/2025

With the recent formula recall of ByHeart formula, here is an article with more information and signs to look out for.

Here's what parents need to know about infant formula recalls, including why they happen, how to check products and steps to keep babies safe. Includes details on the recent ByHeart recall over concerns about infant botulism.​

10/09/2025

Grand Prairie families -

We are now offering Beyfortus for babies under 8 months of age. This is an antibody shot used to protect newborns and babies entering their first RSV season. Please call the office to schedule or if you have questions.

RSV Immunizations: Two Ways to Protect Babies - HealthyChildren.org https://share.google/m5uuUez69zvFKynXa

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09/03/2025

Flu shots for this season have officially arrived! Please call the office directly to schedule your child for a nurse visit for flu shots on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

02/07/2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 47 children have died of the flu so far during the 2024-’25 season. Flu activity remains elevated and is increasing across the country, according to new data from the CDC.
It’s not too late to get your flu vaccine! AAP and CDC recommend everyone six months and older get vaccinated against flu. So far, 44.1% of U.S. children have been vaccinated for the flu which is down from 48.8% at the same time last year. Learn more at

Sixteen pediatric influenza-associated deaths were reported for the week ending Jan. 25, according to the CDC, bringing the total to 47 pediatric deaths in the 2024-’25 season.

01/10/2025

Our Grand Prairie office will be closed again today due to the inclement weather. Once we reopen, we will call you to reschedule if you already have an appointment scheduled for today.

We will be available to answer phone calls for more urgent medical questions and will also be able to answer questions via the online patient portal.

09/23/2024

Flu shots for this season have arrived, and cold and flu season is nearing closer! Please call to schedule your child's flu shot today. We generally schedule nurse visits for flu shots on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

05/01/2024

The end of the school year always feels super hectic for parents, but now is the perfect time to call and get your child scheduled for their back to school and sports physicals!

02/20/2024

Our phone lines are currently down, but we are actively working to resolve the issue. Please keep trying to reach us, or you can send a message on Facebook, and we will reach out to you once our system is back up and running.

Our phone lines are currently down but we are actively working on the issue! We apologize for any inconvenience. Please continue to try calling throughout the afternoon or send messages through the patient portal, but be aware it may take some time to get a response as we work out our technical issues.

01/15/2024

Brrrr! It’s a snow day! Our Grand Prairie office will be closed today due to the inclement weather. Once we reopen, we will call you to reschedule if you already had an appointment scheduled for today.

11/27/2023

Looking for a place you can trust to get information on all kinds of media for kids? Common Sense Media is one of those sites.

Common Sense Media editors help you choose Best Superhero Movies for Kids. Save the day with one of these action-packed picks.

11/22/2023

This is a great explanation of why cough is to be expected with a cold and why we don't usually recommend cough medications for our patients.

The Pediatric Insider © 2017 Roy Benaroch, MD Coughing is one of the most common reasons parents bring their children to see me. And I can see why. Coughing is noisy and uncomfortable, and gets kid…

11/20/2023

"My throat hurts". When parents hear this, they immediately think of strep, but it's more often something else. Here are some facts about strep you should know.

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