March 12th update

Flu is here.
We have seen both type A and type B showing up in our flu tests.
Interestingly the kids with type B have been vaccinated, so this years strain didn't quite match.
These kids do have high fevers and are very low energy. The fevers have lasted for 5 days or so. There is some sore throat and congestion. Most of the concern has been about the fevers lasting so long, otherwise the kids haven't seen sick enough to cause too much concern.
We are still seeing RSV. RSV is everywhere. Most of the folks with it are presenting with just a really rotten cold and cough, Some of our patients ( of all ages) have been just slammed with it and have ended up in the hospital.
There is also the basic cold and cough out there which has presented with a lot of watery red rimmed eyes. This has gone away with nothing other than typical symptomatic treatment.
I still have some kids out there with diarrhea, but that is significantly decreased..
Dr Hurd worked the after hours clinic this weekend. She reports seeing a few cases of hand/foot/mouth and lots of sore throats.
stay well
Judy