Monday update 2/10

We are seeing lots of coughs and colds.
Many of these folks have high fevers.
Some of the fevers have been lasting around 4 days or so.
If you are not super worried and your child looks okay, I am going to stretch out my "3 day fever" rule and give you an extra day before you need to check in.
On the other hand, any child who is super fussy or has a fever that is not responding to medications, should be checked out.

We have seen lots of strep throat.
http://www.nursejudynvp.blogspot.com/2014/01/strep-throat.html

 I think I may be starting to see some slap cheek making the rounds.
http://www.nursejudynvp.blogspot.com/2013/10/slap-cheek.html

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 http://www.nursejudynvp.blogspot.com/2014/02/when-is-your-child-contagious.html

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We are seeing a few cases of influenza. Because the scary H1N1 is still out there, I would advise getting the flu shot if you haven't done so yet this season. The protection lasts a year.

There are a few mild cases of loose stools, but the tummy bug seems to have taken a back seat to all of the respiratory woes.

Our office will be closed on next Monday.

Stay well!
Judy