Weekly update May 15th

It is hotter here than it was in Vegas!
Hot weather means heat rash.
http://www.nursejudynvp.blogspot.com/2013/03/rashes.html
There are lots of little viruses going around that have associated rashes, but some of the kids are simply rashy from the heat.
Keep them cool and hydrated. we don't usually need to see the kids unless they are super fussy or the rash is persistant.
That nasty Hand Food Mouth is still circulating.http://www.nursejudynvp.blogspot.com/2013/06/hand-foot-mouth-and-butt-virus.html

This week we are seeing lots of conjunctivitis. http://www.nursejudynvp.blogspot.com/2014/04/conjunctivitis-includes-eye-drop-tips.html
This also could be weather related with lots of folks having allergy issues, but fussy kids with gooey eyes should get checked.

Lots of kids are vomiting this week.
Keep them hydrated!!!

There are some high fevers going around, Some of the kids are already on day 3 so it is lasting a bit.
http://www.nursejudynvp.blogspot.com/2013/11/dealing-with-fevers.html

We are also seeing quite a few sore throats.
 There is some strep out there. I just had one case where the quick test was negative, but the culture that was sent to the lab ended up positive.http://www.nursejudynvp.blogspot.com/2014/01/strep-throat.html

If you need a summer check up or have forms that need to be filled out for camps or school call SOON so that we can take care of you. Things are booking up here. Please plan ahead.

Stay well
~Judy