Alice Pediatric Clinic

Summer Safety Tips for Children
posted: Jun. 01, 2022.

Keep your child safe while enjoying fun in the sun. School’s out for summer, and your child may be gearing up for outdoor adventures, summer camps, swim team, and other activities. Read more
The Importance of Children's Nutrition
posted: May 02, 2022.

Make sure your child is following a healthy, balanced diet. One in 5 school children is considered obese in the US. So, how do we stop these statistics from getting any Read more
FAQs About the Pediatric COVID Vaccine
posted: Feb. 14, 2022.

No doubt you’ve been hearing a lot of discussions, particularly on the news, about the Covid-19 vaccine. You’ve also heard that kids five years old and older are now eligible Read more
Know the Signs of Chickenpox
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.

The infamous chickenpox, a virus known to cause itchy blisters all over the body. It most often happens to school-age kids, but unfortunately, if you’ve never had this infection as Read more
When a Fever Requires Medical Attention
posted: Jan. 13, 2022.

A fever is one of the biggest concerns that parents have when it comes to their infant or child. We understand that a fever can sometimes be considered an emergency Read more
Does My Child Have a UTI?
posted: Jan. 03, 2022.

When bacteria enter the bladder or the kidneys this can result in a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, UTIs are quite common in infants and kids, so it’s important to recognize Read more
Know the Warning Signs of Prediabetes
posted: Nov. 15, 2021.

Diabetes is on the rise, and not just in adults. More and more children in the US are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes used to be Read more
Is Your Child Struggling With Potty Training?
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.

Potty training is a big moment for your child and is something that may challenge them in many ways. Unfortunately, many young ones do struggle during this process and may Read more
FAQs About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.

Hand, foot and mouth disease isn’t a childhood infection that’s often discussed but should be. After all, this communicable viral infection is more common in young children than most people Read more
Your Baby and Cradle Cap
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

Noticing rough, scaly patches of skin on your newborn’s scalp? If so, this is a sign of cradle cap. This condition (also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis) is fairly common Read more
Does My Child Need Glasses?
posted: Jul. 30, 2021.

We all want our children to be healthy and to have the best chance for success, especially once they start school. Of course, your child must be getting regular vision Read more
Your Child and the Importance of Vitamin D
posted: Jul. 14, 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
Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
posted: Jun. 25, 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. 18, 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
Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule
posted: May 27, 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 17, 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