Texas Children's Hospital in the US has opened a new urgent care clinic in Sugar Land, expanding its healthcare services for families in the Houston area.

This marks the 11th urgent care clinic dedicated to serving children in the region.

The new Texas Children's Urgent Care is part of the largest paediatric clinic network in the country and offers quality and affordable care in convenient community locations.

Staffed by board-certified paediatricians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and specialised nurses, the clinic provides care for children and young adults up to the age of 18.

It ensures access to compassionate care at all times.

The clinic treats a range of common paediatric conditions and performs procedures such as antibiotic injections, fracture care, laceration repair, and X-rays.

To minimise wait times, families are encouraged to reserve spots online using a tool available at all Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics.

Additionally, virtual visits are available seven days a week to provide convenient access to medical care.

Texas Children’s Paediatrics and Texas Children’s Urgent Care president Dan Gollins said: “Sugar Land has long been an area of focus for us, and we are thrilled to serve more families in this area.

“Opening a new urgent care in Sugar Land will truly help fill a void in treatment for children and their families on nights and weekends bringing paediatric urgent care experts to the local community.”