I started the Monday with a giant pile of charts on my desk, and most of them were about a tummy bug. Plenty of kids ( and their parents) with soft stools and some nausea.
We have seen some strep throat, coughs and ear infections today.
I have some patients with several days of high fever ( flu and strep negative) One of these poor kids also has mouth sores.
Most of the time the mouth sores are viral, however if they get severe enough that the child doesn't want to eat or drink, we will likely need to see them.
I have gotten plenty of calls today from people wondering if we recommend a course of potassium iodide to deal with possible radiation from the japan nuclear issues.
The SF public health department says that there is no current cause for alarm, but the state does have a hotline 916-341-3947 if you have further questions or concerns about this
Okay and here is a random question for all of you blog readers. Would it be useful for Noe Valley Pediatrics to have a face book page???
~Nurse Judy
5 comments:
It would if you were posting the same updates as you post here, but it wouldn't be a big difference.
Sure! I think you might reach more people via Facebook. It also depends on how much you think you would utilize it vs. this blog.
I think the blog is as useful as a Facebook page would be. You might reach a wider audience with Facebook, though.
I prefer this blog. Things go by too quickly on FB if one's friends are extra active, and we might miss a good post.
I'd love a facebook page!
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