In the past two weeks alone, Texas has reported four heartbreaking cases of children dying from heatstroke after being left in parked cars — surpassing the total number of hot car deaths in all of 2024. These tragedies are preventable, and they serve as an…
Whether you’re hitting the park or just the backyard, these summer essentials will have your kiddos covered — literally and figuratively. Dr Reed, Dr Prengler, and West Plano Pediatrics will get your little ones ready for summer!
WPP TOP 10 PRENATAL VISIT QUESTIONS TO ASK AT THE PRENATAL CONSULTATION 1. When should I schedule the first appointment after my baby is born? Upon discharge from the hospital, your Pediatrician will typically instruct you to schedule a newborn follow up appointment in our…
Missed the Expecting Parent Meet & Greet with Dr. Rixney Reed and Dr. Rebecca Prengler? Watch the highlight reel below or on our YouTube Channel. Questions addressed in this video that you should consider asking when choosing a pediatrician: Call our office for a prenatal…
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a very common respiratory virus that typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms in most infants and children (runny nose, fever and cough). However, when RSV becomes a lower respiratory tract infection (affecting the lower part of the lungs) it can progress…
What is the Flu? The flu is a viral illness caused by Influenzae. There are many types of influenzae, but type A & B are the most common and the two virus types that cause our seasonal epidemics. What are the Symptoms of the Flu?…
Did you know that peanut protein is one of the first few foods you should feed your baby?
Summertime activities can include water recreation. Drowning is preventable. There are 5 steps, that we can employ to keep our children safe!
Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time to schedule your child’s well visit / athletic school physical and avoid the back-to-school rush!
What is Measles? Measles is a virus (Morbillivirus) that is spread by the infected person coughing and sneezing near others. It is highly contagious.
Happy Holidays from everyone here at West Plano Pediatrics!
Check out how our WPP crew is keeping it fun and spicy as we enjoy this fall weather in our festive costumes: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzG3C_NLfqH/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== We encourage you to share your fun costumes with us from yesterday by posting a photo in the comments. 😉 As always stay…
Halloween is not about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves “ – Elvis Duran Happy Halloween from WPP!!!
West Plano Pediatrics staff wants to remind all of our moms and college aged patients about the importance of annual screenings/ mammograms. Sending our love and support to all.