What's Going Around?

Update January,2009

1- "Stomach flu" - Two varieties: Acute onset vomiting and belly pain begins to lessen after 6 hours. Also: Vomiting and Diarrhea 5 to 7 times a day for 1-3 days. Please see Questions and Answers tab above for more information.

2-Sore throats and fevers - If these symptoms are associated with impressive runny nose, and cough, then it is probably viral and has to run its course over 7 to 10 days. Some kids do have fever with this. Everyone with it feels lousy for at least 3 days. If the sore throat is associated with headache, stomach aches and not much cough or runny nose then consider scheduling an appointment to rule out a Strep Throat infection. If your child feels sicker after 3 days of illness, make an appointment for evaluation.

3-Bronchiolitis-nasal and chest congestion often fever. Most severe in children under 3 years old. Click Question and Answer Tab then Bronchiolitis for more info.

3- Spring 2008 Swimmer's Ear Update. Click Here

4- Allergies. For more info on managing allergies in kids Click Here

What's Going Around

This section of our web page will keep our patients in Harford County aware of What's going around this week or this time of the year.

We will update this part of the the website on a regular basis. This will keep our patients in tune with what specific illnesses we are seeing in our office.

RULES TO LIVE BY:

1. If your child has a fever greater than 100.5 F then they must stay home until that fever is gone at least 24 hours without medication.

2. If your child has vomiting and/or diarrhea then they must stay home until 24 hours after the last episode, fever is gone and they are eating a normal diet.

3. Children with conjunctivitis ("Pink Eye") must stay home until the redness is gone for 24 hours (some schools/daycares will accept them if they have been on medication for 24 hours).

4. In the absence of the above symptoms, if your child feels sick: can rest without electronics, isn't eating or drinking well then keep them home for 24 hours and let them rest.

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