Health Alert: Austin Baby Dies of Whooping Cough Last week a one month old baby died in Travis County after being diagnosed with Pertussis (Whooping Cough). The infant was too young to receive immunizations, which start at 2 months of age, and the diagnosis was delayed because of the non-specific symptoms characteristic of the...
Why Does My Child Need Vitamin D?
Why Does My Child Need Vitamin D? From the newborn to adolescent period, vitamin D is an essential part of a child’s health and development. This is why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all children should receive 400 IU of Vitamin D daily. This breaks down into the following recommendations from...
Measles Are On The Rise – The Myths & Facts About the MMR Vaccine
Measles Are On The Rise – The Myths & Facts About the MMR Vaccine In 2013 the typical yearly number of measles cases more than doubled from 60 to 189, prompting a concern that the measles epidemic in the United Kingdom infecting more than 1,400 children is spreading to the United States. According...
Protecting Children from Skiing and Snowboarding Head Injuries
Protecting Children from Skiing and Snowboarding Head Injuries Heading for the hills for some skiing or snowboarding? Insist that your child wears a helmet. Protective headgear is one of the most important things children (and adults) can wear to prevent serious injuries in fast-paced snow sports like downhill skiing or snowboarding. Spring-break week is approaching to...
Why Parents Should Avoid Giving Infants and Children Raw Milk
Why Parents Should Avoid Giving Infants and Children Raw Milk Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article about consumption of raw milk products in the January 2014 edition of AAP News. In the article, the AAP recommended that infants, children and pregnant women should not drink raw milk or eat...
Need Affordable Health Insurance for Your Family? You Now Have Options!
Need Affordable Health Insurance for Your Family? You Now Have Options! Beginning January 1, almost all Americans must have health insurance. If you do not have health insurance, you may have to pay a penalty. The requirement is a part of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law signed by President...
Measles Epidemic: Consequence of Bad Decisions, Fear, and Erroneous Information
Measles Epidemic: Consequence of Bad Decisions, Fear, and Erroneous Information Recently The Wall Street Journal reported on an epidemic of measles affecting children in the United Kingdom and on an outbreak close to home at a church in Texas. From November 2012 to July 2013 there has been 1,219 cases of measles...
In Case of Emergency: When to Call the Pediatric Center of Round Rock
In Case of Emergency: When to Call the Pediatric Center of Round Rock At the Pediatric Center of Round Rock, we pride ourselves in being here for you in case of emergency. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and for existing patients we are open Saturday...
Halloween Safety Alert – Decorative Contact Lenses Can Be Dangerous
Halloween Safety Alert – Decorative Contact Lenses Can Be Dangerous Teens may be eager to buy decorative contact lenses to make a fashion statement or as a Halloween costume accessory, but they may not realize they need a prescription and must be fitted by an eye care professional. A recent article by AAP...
Flu Vaccine Research Study at Pediatric Center of Round Rock
Flu Vaccine Research Study at Pediatric Center of Round Rock The Pediatric Center of Round Rock and Tekton Research are working together to find more effective vaccines to protect our families from the Influenza virus. When your child participates in a clinical trial, all study-related vaccines and office visits are provided at...