Though it does not yet feel like fall in Austin, fall sport season is here. In Texas, one of our most loved fall sports is Football. Though concussions can happen in numerous ways, we unfortunately see them most due to football injuries. Below we explain
Parents should have lots of questions about their growing child. We welcome all questions and are happy to offer advice. Though, we do have a nurse on call day and night, when a nurse call is not needed, you can turn to these websites for trusted advice.
Though we love being outside in our beautiful city, our summers are HOT! It’s so important to protect our skin in the hot Texas sun. Read more below to choose the right sun protection for you and your loved ones.
Austin is beautiful in the summer and we love getting outside in the water to cool off on hot days. Though swimming is a perfect summer activity, it can lead to a very painful condition called swimmer’s ear. Read below to find out more about this common!
Hand, foot, and mouth is a common childhood virus that is seen in our office this time of year. Read more to find out answers to the questions we hear most often.
Strep throat is going around. Read below to find out more about this common illness.
Pam Dietrich, one of our wonderful AHK nurse practitioners, does a wonderful job explaining bronchiolitis and RSV so that parents can understand how to care for their child during this common respiratory illness.
This article explains the signs and symptoms of the influenza virus, complications of the flu, and offers helpful information about seasonal flu vaccines. Thank you Jen Tiller, PNP at After Hours Kids, for writing this post.
Croup is common during winter months. Below is a classic croup story and some answers to our most commonly heard questions. Thank you to Annie Croft, PNP, from After Hours Kids, for writing this post.
Below are the answers to our most commonly asked questions about the flu vaccine.
Important reminders about getting your kids ready to go back to school!
Brief explanation of the importance of talking with your child's provider about allergies and asthma
