Here’s what’s going around: Busy week for pediatricians RSV, allergies on the rise
DETROIT – It’s been a very busy week for pediatricians in Metro Detroit and a week of worry and disruption for parents.
There are several contagious illnesses spreading, especially in children.
It’s disruptive, to be sure, because even the illnesses that would ahve previously seemed very minor are raising concern due to COVID, requiring children to stay home from school or get tested.
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Here’s what other viruses have been spreading across Metro Detroit:
Wayne County Respiratory syncytial virus
Influenza
Allergies, asthma
Strep throat
Pink eye
Cough and colds
Oakland County Respiratory syncytial virus
Sore throats
Allergies, asthma
Stomach viruses
Strep throat
Washtenaw County Respiratory syncytial virus
Croup
Asthma Flare-ups
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Macomb County Respiratory syncytial virus
Seasonal Allergies
Cough and cold
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About the Author Frank McGeorge, MD headshot
Dr. McGeorge can be seen on Local 4 News helping Metro Detroiters with health concerns when he isn't helping save lives in the emergency room at Henry Ford Hospital.
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