When a child has a fever, most parents reach for medication right away. While fever reducers can be helpful, dosing mistakes are more common than many families realize, and even small errors can lead to ineffective treatment or potential side effects. In moments of stress or exhaustion, it is easy
Seeing your child bump their head can be alarming. Most head injuries in children are minor and resolve without complications, but some require emergency care. Being aware of the warning signs helps you act quickly if something more serious occurs. Call Victoria ER right away if your child has: For
Winter brings colder weather, family gatherings and more time indoors. It’s also a time when respiratory illnesses in children become more common. Viruses spread more easily in enclosed spaces and kids often share germs at school, daycare and during holiday activities. At Victoria ER, we offer concierge-level pediatric emergency care
A fever in children can come on fast and feel alarming. It might signal a minor viral illness or point to something more serious. Victoria ER in Victoria, TX, provides full-service pediatric emergency care 24/7. We typically see most patients within five minutes, and every child is treated in a
We understand how alarming it is when your child is struggling to breathe. At Victoria ER, our board-certified ER physicians are specially trained in pediatric emergency care and are here to help with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other childhood illnesses and injuries. RSV often starts off looking like a
As parents, we do everything in our power to keep our children safe, but accidents and illnesses can still happen. When your child is sick or injured, it’s not always easy to know if a trip to the emergency room is necessary. While minor ailments can often be treated at home or by a pediatrician, some situations require immediate medical attention. Knowing the signs of a true pediatric emergency can help you act quickly and get your child the care they need.
SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, refers to the sudden, unexpected, and unexplained death of a healthy baby. The following article isn’t meant to frighten or disturb you, but to supply you with the necessary information needed to help keep your child safe. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease
Today more than ever, allergies affect our kids’ health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) counts over 5.6 million kids as allergic to pollen and more than 4.8 million with food allergies. As parents, it’s up to us to be vigilant and keep our kids safe from anything
Being a parent is hard, right? Let’s admit that and get it out of the way now. Regardless of age—infant, toddler, preschooler, teen, young adult—you never stop worrying about your child. That being said, it’s possible that the younger years are the most difficult. When you have a baby on
Parents, did you know December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month? Approximately 3 billion toys are sold within the United States each year and your attention is important. This holiday season, your family and friends may want to give your children a gift they’re sure to remember and be
