Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
WAYNE COUNTY – Outdoor injuries, heat-related illnesses, seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups.
Dr. Ayed Mahmoud -- Trinity Health Livonia Emergency Medicine Physician
“With the recent warm weather, trauma-related visits have increased as more people spend time outdoors and on the roads. As temperatures continue to rise during this heat wave, we encourage everyone to stay well hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours, wear light clothing, and check on elderly family members and neighbors. Taking simple precautions can help prevent heat-related illnesses and keep our community safe.”
OAKLAND COUNTY – Stomach viruses, outdoor injuries, seasonal allergies, colds, sinus infections, heat-related issues.
Dr. Karolina Maksimowski -- Chief of Pediatric Emergency, Children’s Hospital of Michigan Troy
“We are uncharacteristically for this time of year still seeing gastrointestinal viruses. And the summer injuries are back: broken arms especially.”
Dr. David Donaldson -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
“We are seeing a lot of gastroenteritis. We have also seen a few drownings and near drownings.”
Dr. Robert Wahl -- Vice Chief, Emergency Medicine, DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
“We’re seeing the classic summer illness: slips, falls, broken arms, respiratory issues. Flu and COVID are gone.”
Dr. Josh Newblatt -- Pine Knob Urgent Care
“Seeing seasonal allergies with upper respiratory symptoms. Common colds and secondary infections like sinusitis. Also seeing environmental illnesses related to the heat. Sunburns, Dehydration, etc.”
Teresa Pfaff -- Nurse Practitioner, Rochester Hills MinuteClinic
“Summer activities are in full swing, and we’re seeing a significant increase in sports and camp physical appointments. Families are encouraged to schedule required physicals early to ensure children are ready for camps, sports, and other summer programs.”
WASHTENAW COUNTY – Stomach viruses, respiratory viruses, heat-related illnesses, pneumonia, asthma flare-ups, outdoor injuries, poison ivy.
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“We continue to see URIs and low levels of GI illnesses this week. Some heat related illness this week with the hotter weather as well.”
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“We are seeing viral respiratory illnesses, pneumonia and GI illness. There are several cases of asthma and orthopedic injuries.”
Sean Sullivan -- Nurse Practitioner, Ann Arbor MinuteClinic
“With more people spending time outdoors, we’ve seen an increase in poison ivy cases. Community members should be aware that poison ivy can cause an itchy, blistering rash after contact with the plant. Wearing long sleeves and pants when hiking or gardening and washing exposed skin and clothing promptly can help prevent reactions.”
MONROE COUNTY – did not report this week.
MACOMB COUNTY – Outdoor injuries, seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups, strep throat.
Dr. Erin Cuddeback -- Emergency Physician at McLaren Macomb
“Mainly through falls, injuries — broken bones and soft tissue lacerations — have been the leading reason by far for patients to seek care in the emergency department. These injuries have affected all age groups, with pediatric patients sustaining injuries through athletics and other outdoor activities, while the majority of adult patients were injured in hobby-related activities, such as fishing, landscaping, and motorcycle riding. Environmental irritants and airborne allergens continue to cause complications, specifically and most seriously with asthma sufferers, who may experience shortness of breath and other difficulties breathing.”
Catherine Polito -- Nurse Practitioner, Macomb MinuteClinic
“Our Macomb clinic has noted an increase in strep throat cases. Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and painful swallowing. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should consider seeking medical evaluation, especially if symptoms are persistent or worsening.”
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Upper respiratory infections, seasonal allergies, asthma flare-ups.
Dr. Bashar Yalldo -- Henry Ford Byron Family Medicine- Howell
“I have been seeing some upper respiratory infections and asthma flares lately. It is important to keep track of allergy symptoms as many are spending more time outdoors.”