Children's Health

We love kids, and we love helping parents keep them healthy

Welcome to Children's Health

At UTMB Health, we love kids, and we love helping parents keep them healthy as they grow and develop. We're also here to help when kids aren't well, with a team of skilled physicians and caregivers equipped and experienced in handling any problem, large or small. Our network of pediatric and family care clinics place our caregivers close to where families live and work, and our extended hours and after-hour urgent care clinics recognize that illness doesn't keep "9 to 5" hours. Children are our future; let UTMB help you keep that future bright and healthy.

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All Children's Health Services

Pediatric Primary Care

UTMB Health knows that nothing is more important than the well-being of your children. Our pediatric primary care providers are passionate about the health of children in all stages of development.

Find a Pediatric Provider: Ages 0-4  Ages 5-11  Ages 12-17

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Pediatric Urgent & Emergency Care

An illness or injury can happen at any time. When your pediatrician is not available, our Urgent Care clinics are conveniently located to help after-hours and on weekends. If your child has a more serious condition, our Pediatric Emergency Room on the Clear Lake Campus is available 24/7 and staffed by pediatric emergency medicine specialists.

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Locations

UTMB’s Emergency Departments are staffed 24/7 by physicians and registered nurses specially trained and certified in emergency medicine, including our Pediatric ER on the Clear Lake Campus.

Pediatric Surgery

Offering a full range of pediatric surgical services, our team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and caregivers are devoted to providing the highest quality surgical care for children of all age

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In the Health Blog
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Meet UTMB Health's newest pediatric surgeon, Dr. Carmen Mora

When a child undergoes surgery, what happens in the OR can potentially influence the trajectory of the child’s entire future. UTMB Health pediatric surgeon Dr. Maria Carmen Mora does not take for granted the weight of that privilege and responsibility.

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Cervical cancer 101 with Houston Moms

From screening measures to treatment options and prevention methods, Dr. Marisol Carpio-Solis shared everything she knows about cervical cancer during a recent conversation with our partners with Houston Moms.

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RSV immunizations - a chat with Houston Moms

From what babies are eligible for the monoclonal antibody immunization, to how it differs from the option for pregnant women, Dr. Manuela Murray shares all the information about the recently approved RSV injections.

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A breakdown of the newly approved RSV immunizations

Throughout 2023, three injections offering protection against RSV were approved. Learn more about each type and what, if any, might be right for you and your loved ones.

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The cumulative effect of annual flu shots

Did you know annual flu shots can have a cumulative effect that can protect you beyond the current flu season? Pediatrician Dr. Manuela Murray shares her first-hand experience with the proven theory.

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