This year we celebrate 31 years!

This year we are celebrating 31 years that Dr. Paredes has been in pediatric practice. Over the past two years, the practice has become known as Great Kids Pediatrics. Dr. Paredes added 2 new doctors to the staff and expanded the office to better serve the community. In 2008 we start off the new year, with better facilities, four terrific doctors, our great staff, and a new updated web site.

Please explore this web site to learn more about the doctors, the office, staff, policies, and more about Great Kids Pediatrics.  

Letter from Happy Parents

Read a letter from another happy parent.

The Heat is on - see Summer Safty Tips from the AAP

The heat is on here in Houston. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure, when it's over 100 degrees outside. We ask all our parents to review the AAP's:

KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE THIS SUMMER page

Dangerous toys from China

China has suspended exports of the Aqua Dots toys contaminated with a chemical that can convert to a powerful "date rape" drug, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Saturday. The toys have caused some children who swallowed the craft toys to vomit and lose consciousness...

Winter Advisory

The holidays bring extra risks to your children. Here are some tips from KeepKidsHealthy.com.

Cough and Cold Medicines for Infants Recalled

The AAP applauds the decision to withdraw cough and cold medicines for infants and children. These medicines are ineffective and can have serious side effects. According to the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the cough and cold medicines that are being withdrawn are...

GET YOUR FLU SHOTS!

Take the proper precautions and have your children vaccinated before your travels or to prevent infection from exposure at school.

If your child has a long-term health problem like asthma, heart or kidney disease, immune system problems, diabetes or blood disorders you should consider an immunization for your child.  If your child is between the ages of 6 and 23 months, or has a sibling less than 6 months of age, it is a good idea to have them immunized as well...

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