We had quite a few folks in here for our flu clinic on Saturday.
We will be doing it again on Saturday morning October 20th from 9:30-12:30
I have been seeing a fussy/ fever reaction in about 20% of the patients. This is usually resolved by the following day. It is actually an immune response that lets us know that the shot is working!
Hand Foot Mouth is still going around. Most of the kids are not terribly ill with it this week, but have the spots on feet, hands, butt and around the mouth.
I have seen tons of diarrhea out there.
Some of the cases seem to be food related, but I think there is a virus out there as well.
Food poisoning usually is accompanied by chills, body aches, fever as well as diarrhea and/ or vomiting.
There are lots of coughs and colds. Many of our kids with sensitive airways are pretty reactive and are wheezing. If your child has a nebulizer this is a good time to make sure you have some fresh tubing and medications on hand before we are hit with the Winter ailments. Call if you need refills!!
I do have some kids with high fevers and congestion, so far they have NOT been positive for influenza. This virus seems to be lasting about 4 days.
We have seen several cases of strep throat.
Nurse Judy Class update:
My next solid foods class will be held Wednesday evening October 3rd at 7:30pm
full class info can be found at www.nursejudy.com
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