We are seeing lots of kids with sore throats. About half of them are positive for strep so far today.
There are plenty of irritatingly long lasting, but mild coughs hanging around.
I did talk to several families today with kids who well may have slap cheek.
There are not nearly as many new cases of diarrhea, but some of my poor patients are still trying to get their tummies back to normal after this nasty bug.
Tis the season and we are starting to see kids with poison oak.
If you suspect an exposure wash off thoroughly with technu or soap and water as soon as you can, and get all the affected clothes into the laundry ( hot water and then wipe the washer with alcohol) Watch out for pets who have been out romping in the poison oak because you can get exposed to the oil after petting them.
If there is a severe case of poison oak rash on the face, hands, or genitals, we will likely want an office visit so that we can help determine on whether a course of steroids is needed or not.
Stay well
Judy
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