Influenza activity continues to increase in the United States and most of the country is now experiencing high levels of influenza-like-illness (ILI), according to Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC’s) latest FluView report. The CDC continues to recommend influenza vaccination and antiviral treatment, when appropriate, at this time. CDC tracks influenza activity year-round and publishes a report weekly on Fridays. According …
Read Full ArticleA recent outbreak of fungal meningitis has been making news across the country. These infections have been linked to a specific, contaminated injectable steroid that was produced at the New England Compounding Center in Massachusetts. This tainted medication, which was used to treat back pain, was shipped to 76 facilities in 23 states. Officials state it may have been administered …
Read Full ArticleIf your child’s eyes are red, itchy, and runny, it’s probably “pink eye.” Parents who have children with suspected pink eye inevitably get a phone call from a school nurse or daycare worker requesting their child be removed from school and taken to the doctor. Commonly, schools and daycares will not allow a child with pink eye symptoms to return …
Read Full ArticleCommonly referred to as “a stomach bug” or “the stomach flu,” gastroenteritis is an infection that occurs when the stomach and intestines become irritated and inflamed. (It’s important to distinguish the stomach flu from influenza, which affects the respiratory system.) Below, we discuss gastroenteritis causes and symptoms, explain how long the stomach flu typically lasts, and explore potential treatment options. …
Read Full Articlepublished in Citizen News January 26, 2011 Some Guidelines for Parents A child with a fever causes worry for most parents. Please allow me to provide some advice to ease your mind when a young person in your household has a fever. First, remember that almost all fevers are caused by infections. If you have a fever, it means your …
Read Full ArticleWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, it turned life upside down for more than 50 million school-age children across the country. In fact, according to Ed Read More
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