The CDC and the FDA have approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15. West Plano Pediatrics (WPP) strongly recommends this vaccine for our patients and families ages 12 and up. This also includes our breast-feeding mothers. We do not have the vaccine available…
There has been a lot of discussion in the media recently regarding the possibility of heavy metal contamination of commercial baby food. Understandably, this has led to a lot of parental worry about whether baby food is safe to give to infants. A recent investigation…
As the school year begins and sports resume, you might be wondering what the best options are. We know that participating in sports is very important for a child’s physical and mental health. Sports help kids burn energy, stay active, focus, learn teamwork, and make…
Everything any new parent needs to know about battling baby diaper rashes!
Your child’s birthday is coming up – how can you possibly make it special during a time when parties and going out to a restaurant aren’t options? Fortunately, technology and WPP are here to help! Here are some ideas for how to turn your child’s…
With school closures, working from home, and social distancing, our daily routines have changed completely! We are here to help you with some practical advice about how to keep your kids busy (and keep yourself sane!) during the days at home. Below are a few…
Dear Patients, West Plano Pediatrics is here to help you care for your child. We are monitoring recommendations from the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics), CDC (Center Disease Control), Children’s Medical Center and are in contact with the Collin County Health Department. Please know that…
West Plano Pediatrics hopes that you will find this cartoon helpful in approaching the discussion of Covid-19 with your children. We suggest that you use it if your child asks you questions. As always, minimize TV news and radio in your household and car. Children…
Imagine yourself in the following situation: It’s Friday night, your child has been fussier than usual this evening, and all of a sudden he feels hot. You rummage through the medicine cabinet trying to find your thermometer, and when you’re finally able to wrestle him…
Dear West Plano Pediatrics patients and families: Back to school is in full swing! Some of you are in their second week already and some of you are just starting back.Whether it is Pre-K or off to high school or college WPP invites you to…
Now that Texas is heating up and school is out, you and your family are probably planning to spend some time in the sunny outdoors. It is very important to remember sun protection for your little ones to prevent both the immediate damage of a…
Texas Summer means Texas Sun and Texas HOT. When the temperatures go up, our kids will want to submerse themselves in a pool to cool down. Here is a reminder to keep our summer fun and carefree: Sunburns are simply no fun! In fact, sunburns are quite…
Texas Summer means Texas Sun and Texas HOT. When the temperatures go up, our kids will want to submerse themselves in a pool to cool down. Here is a reminder to keep our summer fun and carefree: Swimmers Ear is a term used to describe otitis…
Texas Summer means Texas Sun and Texas HOT. When the temperatures go up, our kids will want to submerse themselves in a pool to cool down. Here is a reminder to keep our summer safe: Since accidental drowning is one of the top causes of injurious…
Are your kids ready for Summer? Summertime means camping and spending time playing outdoors. In addition to having plenty of fluids, sunscreen, and insect repellent- it is important to be sure that your child is up to date with a tetanus vaccine. Tetanus is a serious…