We are still seeing lots of colds and coughs, but luckily that pesty stomach bug seems to have left us all alone for awhile!
On a more interesting note, a more severe form of the Hand, Foot and Mouth virus has been reported in San Francisco in the last few months. We saw two of these cases in our office today.
With this strain of the virus, adults are more likely to become infected and the rash is less predictable. While still typically harmless, if you suspect you or your child has Hand, Foot and Mouth please give us a call so we can review it with you individually.
Hand, Foot and Mouth is a common viral infection that typically starts with a fever lasting 2-3 days and then causes ulcers (blisters) in the mouth, especially on the tongue and on the sides of the mouth. In addition, most children will develop small, thick-walled water blisters (like chicken pox) or red spots on the palms, soles and webs between the fingers and toes. Some children develop blisters or red spots on the bottom. This virus mainly occurs in children age 6 months to 4 years.
With this new strain out there - we'd like to know if you or your child show any signs of Hand, Foot and Mouth. If so, please give a call (as the Division of Communicable Diseases is tracking this as well.)
Stay well!
Jennifer (in for Judy)
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