The coughs seem to be quieting down a bit this week.
There are lots of kids with the mild tummy bug out there. It seems to clear within a few days on the tummy bug protocol
*avoid dairy except for breast milk or yogurt
*BRAT diet..bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, crackers, pasta, boiled chicken...bland and starchy mild foods
Probiotics are very helpful
Stay hydrated with pedialyte, gatorade, coconut water
Dehydrated kids are really low energy and not peeing...those kids need to be seen. Otherwise small sips of fluids until the vomiting stops and then slowly advance the diet. We are not worried if they are off of their food for a few days, it is all about the fluids.
We are also seeing lots of strep throat. Typically these kids have fevers without congestion.
I am also seeing plenty of ear infections and goopy eyes.
Stay well
Nurse Judy
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