Copper Grove Pediatrics

07/31/2026

On July 23, the Montgomery County Public Health Department confirmed a measles outbreak involving four non-vaccinated individuals across two households that was traced back to an exposure to an out-of-state traveler in Montgomery County on July 4th. This traveler then visited a camp in East Texas.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/vaccine-preventable-diseases/Pages/Measles.aspx

07/03/2026

07/02/2026

Nearly 375,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. recalled the medication on June 4 due to higher-than-acceptable levels of nitrosamines, chemical compounds that may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels for long periods of time

06/06/2026

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/new-disease-testing-added-texas-newborn-screening-panel

The Department of State Health Services is currently undergoing Sunset review. Learn more about the Sunset process and provide feedback.

06/04/2026

Laughter in infants is a key developmental marker, aiding brain growth and social interaction. It helps children process unexpected events and reduces stress. Parental engagement is crucial, as digital distractions can hinder this natural bonding process

04/30/2026

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2845158

This case-control study investigates if normative modeling of topological properties derived from brain morphometric similarity networks yields robust stratification biomarkers for pediatric populations with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

04/20/2026

https://youtu.be/yFc4yhZKP5U?si=cpIScbODxEnLyF9e

New government guidance says children in England under the age of five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day, while under-twos should not be wat...