It feels like the worst of the flu seems to be slowing down a bit. We still have a few cases showing up but not as many.
My largest volume of patients and calls have been the basic cold/ cough/ fever. Quite of few of these folks are developing ear infections and conjunctivitis.
The tummy bug is still active. Please check back on the January posting Tummy bugs 101 for management tips.
This round seems to have a day or two of miserable vomiting and a moderate fever. This is usually followed by a couple days of diarrhea. Careful management of the diet and adding probiotics has helped minimize this.
Slap cheek is here for sure. Also know as fifth disease, this comes around a couple times a year. It is very contagious, but I mostly look at it as a 'right of passage" everyone is going to get it at some time or another.
Some kids seem fine other than a bright red, chappy cheek. Others are quite miserable and have all sorts of odd rashes and high fevers that come and go over the course of a couple weeks.
Most adults have immunity from getting this as a child, but if you are pregnant and might be exposed, please check with your OB.
Dr Anne is at 36 weeks!! No babies yet.
Our office will be closed next Monday for the holiday weekend.
Have a healthy week
Judy
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