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Your Child and the Importance of Vitamin D
posted: Jul. 16, 2021.

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and Read more
Keeping Your Child Healthy
posted: Jun. 30, 2021.

You do everything in your power to help keep your children healthy. You have to think about the food they eat and of finding ways to make sure they stay Read more
Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read more
What Is Pediatric Urinary Incontinence or Enuresis?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or Read more
Is Your Child Up to Date on Their Immunizations?
posted: Jun. 18, 2021.

When it comes to keeping your child healthy, one of the most important things you can do is to make sure that your child is up to date on their Read more
Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule
posted: Jun. 01, 2021.

We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to Read more
FAQs about Children's Nutrition
posted: May 19, 2021.

When you turn to your pediatrician for nutritional advice or help, they will always take a personalized approach to help your child meet their nutritional goals, whether that’s losing weight, Read more
Symptoms Of Your Child's Ear Infection
posted: May 03, 2021.

Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection?While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell Read more
Know the Symptoms of Mononucleosis
posted: Apr. 15, 2021.

Mono, nicknamed the “kissing disease” because of how easily it spreads from person to person, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Pediatricians most often see this Read more
The Importance Of Well Child Care Visits
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.

Valley Pediatric Clinic in Mission, and Edinburg, TX, is here for you and your child. When a child is growing they go through an incredible amount of physical changes, and Read more
Bringing Your Child in for Whooping Cough
posted: Mar. 29, 2021.

Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. The nickname comes from the “whooping” sound that occurs when a child breathes. While Read more
Your Pediatrician's Guide To Thumb-Sucking
posted: Mar. 17, 2021.

Reflexively, your baby is born with the ability to suck. It makes sense. After all, your little one must be able to suck to get nutrients, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Read more
Head Lice And How To Treat It
posted: Feb. 26, 2021.

You’ve just received a call from the school: someone in your child’s class has head lice. We know that hearing that your child has or might have head lice can Read more
When Does My Child Need Stitches?
posted: Feb. 17, 2021.

We all know how accident-prone kids can be. They get bruises, bumps, cuts, and scrapes from time and time. Most of the time, these boo-boos are nothing to worry about, Read more
Diabetes in Children
posted: Feb. 04, 2021.

In the past, the most common type of diabetes to affect children and teens was type 1 diabetes. This is also referred to as juvenile diabetes. In children with type Read more
Knowing Your Child's Recommended Check-up Schedule
posted: Jan. 25, 2021.

How routine check-ups from your pediatricians in Mission, TX can help protect your child's health. You want to protect your child from illness and injury, and routine check-ups are an important Read more