Latest news from Victoria Emergency Room

Latest news from Victoria Emergency Room

A child resting on a couch with a blanket, appearing tired or unwell during a winter illness.

Common winter illnesses in kids

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 concerned woman holds a thermometer and checks the forehead of a young girl, who is wrapped in a blanket and appears unwell.

What to Do When Your Child Has a Fever: ER vs Home 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

A doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to the chest of a baby lying on an exam table. The baby looks up at the doctor while wearing only a diaper.

RSV in kids: When to go to the ER in Victoria, TX

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

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6 Common Pediatric Emergencies: When to Take Your Child to the ER

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.

child laying in crib

Understanding SIDS

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

young child wearing mask

When is an Allergic Reaction an Emergency?

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

baby swallow pill

If Your Baby Swallows a Pill, Do This!

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

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Kids Christmas Gifts & Tips

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

Family at Christmas

A COVID-19 Holiday

The holidays are a reminder of how much the health of our friends and family matter to one another, and Victoria ER 24 Hour Emergency Center wants that to continue into the new year. One can begin protecting your loved ones by taking proper precautions against the virus, whether that

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When should you visit an ER

When should you go to the ER? At Victoria ER 24 Hour Emergency Center, your emergency is our priority. Learn about the 5 most common emergency symptoms for an ER visit. Lacerations & Wounds When uncertain about how serious your injury may be, Victoria ER 24 Hour Emergency Center believes