August 6th. Monday update

Our illness list today includes
*diarrhea ( some of the cases have been lasting as long as 10 days or so)


* Rashes and hives ( as long as these are not associated with a new medication or food, they are likely part of a viral syndrome)


*Hand foot mouth ( yes...it is still out there)


*Strep throat ( some of our in office tests have been negative. Our tests only are sensitive for Group A strep..follow up cultures that have been sent to the lab have been positive for other strains)

*Lots of kids are coughing ( not a lot of wheezing)


We got our first doses of the baby flu shots ( for the under 3 year old kids)
Babies can get the shot when they turn 6 months old. The first year of getting the vaccine requires 2 shots a month apart to achieve full protection.
We expect to get the rest of our flu vaccines later in the month. This season the shots will be protecting against 2 new strains, plus the H1N1.

For any parents out there with special need kids who are worried about back to school transition, there is a free workshop on August 15th from 6-7:30 pm at 36A Monterey Blvd.
Email marie-laure@gatewaylg.com to reserve a spot

For all of our back to school kids, remember that a Tdap booster is required for entry to 7th grade

Stay well
Nurse Judy