Cactus Children's Clinic

01/19/2026

Meet Dr. Vargas! He has been with Cactus Children’s Clinic for 22 years. We appreciate his knowledge and all the support/education he provides for the families he sees!

See below for his bio:

Dr. Vargas was born and raised in the Bay Area in California. He graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in molecular biology and then went up the road to Stanford University for his MD degree. After training at Seattle Children’s Hospital in pediatrics he returned to practice in San Jose. After marrying a native of New Mexico they decided to move to the Valley of the Sun.

Dr. Vargas is a board certified pediatrician and is also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He enjoys educating families about their health and has several interests including pediatric safety. Dr. Vargas lives in Phoenix with his wife Maria and his two children. He enjoys running and is always in the midst of some marathon training, which is a good thing given that he also likes to cook and eat!

01/07/2026

Our providers at Cactus Children’s Clinic are continuing to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics immunization recommendations. Feel free to discuss with your provider at your child’s next visit!

12/08/2025

Did you know nearly all children get RSV at least once by the time they are 2 years old?
Talk to your provider today about how to protect your baby from severe RSV.

12/03/2025

09/25/2025

Flu vaccines are in! 👏🏼
Call to schedule a shot box visit! You can also call to add siblings for flu vaccine if a well or sick visit is already scheduled.

06/13/2025

Here are the AAP recommendations regarding the measles outbreaks across the US and MMR vaccination for children. Currently, there are four documented cases of measles in Navajo county, Arizona. We will continue to post updates intermittently. Please call the office for inquiries regarding cost of early vaccination if indicated for travel.

​The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) answers questions parents have about protecting babies from measles who are too young for the vaccine.

12/17/2024

We are wishing everyone happy holidays! Here are our hours for this holiday season 🎁🌟

11/01/2024

We have had lots of questions regarding Nirsevimab for RSV. Here’s what you need to know this season :

💉This is not a traditional “vaccine “. Nirsevimab is a monoclonal antibody that provides passive immunity to RSV.

🦠 It is very effective in decreasing severe RSV disease. During the 23-24 season it decreased RSV related ER visits by 77% and hospitalizations by 81%!

😷Immunity should last about 5 months (about the duration of an RSV season)

🗓️ In the US RSV season is typically Oct - March . (we anticipate giving this immunization Oct 1- March 31)

👶 Who can receive this?
- infants < 8 months during their 1st RSV season whose pregnant parent did not receive the RSV vaccine greater than or equal to 14 days before delivery

📆 We currently offer this shot to our patients. You can call to get scheduled

09/09/2024

It’s that time of year again & OUR FLU VACCINES ARE IN!
Call to schedule your shot box or well visit 🩹

Flu vaccines are recommended for patients 6 months and up

04/25/2024

Cactus Children’s Clinic is a pediatric primary care office specializing in the care of newborns to children 18 years of age! 🌵

03/27/2024

Our July and August schedules are OPEN to book for well checks! Get your sports physicals and catch up on immunizations before the next school year! ☀️

For SPORTS PHYSICALS— attached below is the official AIA sports physical form that most middle and high schools use. Any physical done after March 1st, 2024 is valid for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please bring pages 1-5 filled out form to your appointment! ⚾️⚽️🏀🏈🥎🏐🎾🏸⛳️

09/14/2023

FLU VACCINES are now available for all insurances 🩹
Call to schedule!
602-978-2500