This week the virus that the most folks have called about is our old friend "hand foot Mouth"
surprisingly several of our moms and dads have come down with it as well.
Most folks have had it as a child and should not get it again, unless this is some type of new strain.
Unfortunately any child hood illness that is visited on an adult is usually quite miserable.
Just to review.
*I like to call it Hand Foot Mouth and Butt because the little blisters tend to like the diaper area as well
*many of the cases are so mild that you barely know your child is ill.
typically the cases run for several days. They may or may not have fevers. The most miserable kids are the ones with the most mouth lesions
If your child has no fever and is happy, in our opinion it is okay for them to be at day care
For those miserable few with the sore mouths..keep the Motrin/ tylenol doses going.
Keep them hydrated.
Cool creamy foods are the ones that they will do best with.
feel free to call if you have any other concerns that you want to address
Stay dry...stay well!!
~Nurse Judy
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