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...
Recall Alert for MOTRIN® Berry Flavored Infant Drops
Recall Alert for MOTRIN® Berry Flavored Infant Drops McNeil Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling three lots, at the wholesale and retail levels, of approximately 200,000 bottles of Concentrated MOTRIN® Infants’ Drops Original Berry Flavor 1/2 fl oz that have been distributed nationwide in the United States. This recall is being conducted with...
Tips for Parents: What’s the Difference Between a Cold and Sinus Infection?
Tips for Parents: What’s the Difference Between a Cold and Sinus Infection? Summer will soon be gone and fall weather will bring changes in temperature, molds and ragweed to the environmental. Mix in some back-to-school mingling and you’ll end up with a set of symptoms such as runny nose, cough and fever, which could be...
Lawn Mower Safety Tips for Kids
Lawn Mower Safety Tips for Kids It is such a common household activity, and yet it can be very dangerous for kids. The July issue of the American Academy of Pediatric News gives some very important tips and recommendations to prevent injury. In 2010, 17,000 youths under age 19 were treated for...
Schedule a Well-Child Check-Up Today!
Schedule a Well-Child Check-Up Today! Teach your child to take responsibility for their health by scheduling a well-child check up. In your personalized appointment, your doctor will evaluate your child and educate them on important health issues. You and your child will have the opportunity to ask the doctor any questions you...
Should My Child Get the HPV Vaccine?
Should My Child Get the HPV Vaccine? The vaccine to prevent Human Papilloma Virus infection (HPV) was released in 2006 with a wide variety of opinions. Texas Governor, Rick Perry, announced his commitment to make sure every woman in Texas had access to the vaccine and from that moment on, every comment...
Harvard Medical School Agrees: Fruits and Vegetables Can Improve Your Health
Harvard Medical School Agrees: Fruits and Vegetables Can Improve Your Health Harvard Medical School just published a report highlighting the many advantages of adding fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. The advantages include: • Blood pressure control • Lower cholesterol • Keeps arteries flexible • Protects bones • Keeps your eyes,...
Ask Dr. K: What Causes Sleeping Problems in Children and Teens?
Ask Dr. K: What Causes Sleeping Problems in Children and Teens? Question: Why does my child have such a hard time getting to sleep at night? Answer: When children younger than five years have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, doctors call it Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood and it is caused by...
Improving the Quality of Food for Class Parties
Improving the Quality of Food for Class Parties Whether you’ve spent hours making batches of cupcakes, or you’re a witness to those extreme sugar rushes (and crashes) when your child gets home from school, we all know about the poor quality of food being served to children during class parties. So why...
Is it the Flu or the Stomach Flu?
Is it the Flu or the Stomach Flu? Unfortunately, it’s that time of year again where the flu virus is rampant. As the weather begins to change, families are spending more time inside where germs can spread easily. The two most common viruses during the flu season are the Type A flu...