When to Seek Help for Insect Bites on Children Many wonderful things come with summer – long days filled with sunshine, lemonade stands and swimming in the neighborhood pool. One thing that’s not so nice is the reappearance of biting insects. Chiggers, mosquitoes, no-see-ums… in other words, bugs. Most insect bites are nothing more than an annoyance, but in rare instances, insect bites can cause…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Protect Your Family From the Flu – Schedule An Appointment for Flumist The Pediatric Center of Round Rock just received shipment of Flumist vaccine, the intranasal form of the flu vaccine – no shots required! This year we want to start early by administering Flumist first to those who prefer it and don’t have any contraindication to the use of this form of vaccine. Flumist can be…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Seton Offering Free Heart Screenings for High School StudentsChampionship Heart Foundation is partnering with Seton Heart Institute and Seton Highland Lakes Hospital to provide FREE heart screening for high school athletes. WHO: Any high school student (14-18) WHAT: EKG and limited echocardiogram with immediate results interpreted by board certified cardiologists. WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th from 8 AM to 12 PM. WHERE: Seton Burnet…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Protect Young Children from Heat Stroke 2010 had the highest number of child deaths from heat stroke on record. 49 children lost their lives last year while left alone in cars; over a quarter of those deaths took place in Texas. Although heat stroke deaths can occur at surprisingly low temperatures, Texas children are especially vulnerable because we have so many…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »How Much Facebook Is Too Much for Kids? If you’ve ever asked a seven-year-old to teach you how to use your computer, you’re not alone. We are living in a time of lightning-fast change. Our kids’ understanding of computer technology seems to be intuitive, almost magical. They “get it” instantly, while we sometimes feel lost. In many ways, this familiarity with computers will…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »PCRR Now Offers Fluoride Varnish! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, estimates that more than 40% of children have tooth decay by the age of five. Making cavities the most common infectious disease among American children. Fluoride varnish is a great way to combat the problem at an early age; it has proven to reduce cavities by 67%,…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Beat the Rush! Schedule Back-to-School Checkups Now Although summer is just getting underway, it’s not too early to schedule a back-to-school check-up for your children. Summer appointment slots are filling up fast, so call the Pediatric Center of Round Rock today at (512) 733-5437. A well-child checkup is an important part of making sure your child is healthy and up-to-date on all…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Health Alerts and Recalls WATER WALKING BALLS Water walking balls are a new attraction at amusement parks, carnival, sporting events and also can be purchased for home use. The activity involves climbing into a large, clear plastic ball that is inflated with a blower and zipped closed. The occupant then walks or rolls around on water, ice or grass….Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »Safety at Sea: Precautions to Help Parents Protect Kids on Boats As the school year comes to an end, many families are planning their vacations; some of the favorite activities, include enjoying fresh sea air, water sports and fishing. Before heading into open waters with children, take inventory of personal flotation devices to ensure safety. Central Texas has many lakes where boating is a favorite pastime…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry »New Child Car Seat Recommendations from the AAPThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a new set of recommendations about car seat for children. The new guidelines recommends to keep children restrained in a rear-facing position in the back of the vehicle until they reach AGE 2 or the highest weight or height allowed by the car safety seat manufactures. Most…Read the Rest of Article Read the rest of this entry » |
 
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