1.) I have seen a few cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease this week. This is an illness caused by Coxsackie virus that causes ulcers in the the mouth and throat and blisters on the palms, soles, legs, and diaper area. In spite of its funny name, this is a fairly innocent illness that goes away on its own. The sores in the mouth are the most uncomfortable aspect of the illness.
2.) We are definitely seeing a lot of RSV activity. Call if your young child has a bad cough, wheezing, or other concerning symptoms.
3.) In older kids, we are seeing a bad cough that lingers for as much as 3-4 weeks. There are several important diagnostic and treatment considerations with this problem, so we should see such kids in the office to help.