Meningococcal bacteria can cause an infection which often includes meningitis and damage throughout the body. Although meningococcal infections are rare, they can be very damaging and deadly. Serotypes of meningococcus which infect children and adolescents include A, B, C, W, and Y. The … [Read more...] about Trumenba Meningococcal Vaccine
Caffeine in Children & Adolescents
A mother asked about caffeine use in children: Caffeine is a stimulant – one of the few legal stimulants. We generally recommend no caffeine for children or adolescents. The Mayo clinic recommends no caffeine for children and 100mg or less for adolescents. 400mg or less per day has been found to be … [Read more...] about Caffeine in Children & Adolescents
How To Choose The Best Pediatrician
Knowing who will be your pediatrician before your baby arrives is a good idea. Selecting a good pediatrician early benefits you as well as your child. Once your baby arrives, life will become much busier, and knowing who to call and where to go if concerns arise will be much less stressful. When you … [Read more...] about How To Choose The Best Pediatrician
Flu Clinic – November 8th – Call Now for Appointments!
We will be having a flu clinic on Saturday, November 8, 2014. We will be open for this clinic from 9 am to 12 pm. Please contact our office (806) 354-0404 [ext 3330] to schedule an appointment. You can check our Facebook Page as well for current events and updates on when we will be … [Read more...] about Flu Clinic – November 8th – Call Now for Appointments!
Recommended Mosquito Repellents
With all of the rain we had over the past few weeks, these pesky bugs are multiplying and can overrun your outdoor spaces in no time; rendering it nearly impossible to play outside without suffering a bite or ten! Skin So Soft, and OFF Towlettes are the two products that Dr. Young recommends … [Read more...] about Recommended Mosquito Repellents
