Life is fragile… I am reminded as I care for a baby whose life is threatened by bacterial meningitis. Infection of the spinal fluid and tissues around the brain (meninges) can progress rapidly. As pressure builds in the brain, bacterial meningitis can take a healthy child to the brink of death in a matter of …
Measles Finds the Unvaccinated! Eradicated in the USA in 2000, measles has made its return by taking advantage of un-vaccinated groups of people. Measles is more than just a rash. The illness starts with a cough, runny nose, and watery eyes along with fever and body aches. A rash follows consisting of white …
Nurture Pediatric Newsletter | Issue 7 | June 2017 Read More »
New construction at 6900 S. Rice Ave, Bellaire. We will move to our new office this June 2017! Pokemon Go Players are Happy People! Excessive video game time can leave children isolated and overstimulated, but a recent study found that people who play Pokemon Go are more likely to spend time outside, be more active, …
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Everyone knows that cigarette smoking is bad for your health, but what about Vapes and Juuls? These variations on E-cigarettes have skyrocketed in popularity among teens in the past 3 years. They are a concoction of flavorings with or without nicotine that are released onto a heated coil within a thin electronic device creating a …
Some of our patients have told us that they heard information about Miralax on the news. They had some questions and were looking for our feedback. Miralax is a medication that was studied in adults for relief of constipation through a non-stimulant method. It dissolves nearly completely in water and is tasteless which makes it …
Valentine’s Special! Looking for a special Valentine’s Treat? We are offering ear piercing for the month of February for $50 (discount from our usual charge of $65). Dr. Pate uses sterile earring kits with 24k gold-plated ball type piercing earrings (included) as shown in the photo of some happy patients above. No scary ear-piercing gun! …
Nurture Pediatrics February 2017 Newsletter | Valentine’s Special Read More »
We were pleased to provide free vision screening to babies and toddlers in our community last month. Thank you to Cheryl Bright and the entire Bellaire Parks and Recreation Dept. for such a wonderfully organized event! New Year Resolutions for Kids! -The American Academy of Pediatrics recently posted a list of possible new year resolutions …
Thank you to all of our families who stopped by, decorated cupcakes and received a Trick-or-Treat Safety bag. We provided 30 flu shots to families and welcomed more than 50 prior or prospective patients. It warmed our hearts to see so many familiar faces! If you need a flu shot, send us a message on …
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The FluMist Nasal Spray is not recommended by the CDC this year due to poor coverage of the flu strains for the past 3 years. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/nasalspray.htm Go for the shot this year!
Last month (September 2016), 2 children at Indian Hills Elementary School in Riverside, CA were reported to have Hansen’s Disease, AKA Leprosy. This illness is caused by mycobacteria that can be transmitted through contact with armadillos or other people infected with leprosy. It can be treated with a rather long course (6-12 months) of …
