At this time of year, we are always on the lookout for signs of the next outbreak of illness in our community. Knowing what is "going around" helps us give the best advice and care for your child. Google has just unveiled a new web page that tracks
Flu Trends -- by analyzing Google search terms, the smart folks at Google say that they can detect increases in flu activity faster than the usual reporting from the CDC. At this time, influenza activity in Texas remains minimal. This could prove to be an interesting and useful tool in anticipating the start of influenza season. It is also interesting to look at the historical data describing the timing and severity of the flu season in past years.