Here’s what’s going around: Fall allergies are common, respiratory viruses impacting young children

DETROIT – Coronavirus cases are continuing to rise in Michigan, particularly in children -- but there are lots of other illnesses popping up too.

There are respiratory viruses hitting hard in young kids and a summer ailment that’s still causing problems in adults. RSV continues to impact young children and the U.S. is seeing an off-season surge since early this summer.

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Wayne County:

• RSV
• Fall allergies
• Viral sinus infections
• Ear infections in children
• Poison ivy rashes

Oakland County

• RSV
• Mono
• Allergies
• Strep throat
• Ear infections in kids
• Poison ivy rashes

Washtenaw County

• Respiratory viruses in children (RSV)
• Asthma flare-ups
• RSV and other respiratory illnesses in adults

Monroe County

• Allergies
• Allergies
• Colds

Macomb County

• Persistent cough, low fever with negative COVID test
• Seasonal allergy symptoms
• Croup in children
• Stomach viruses in children
• Ear infections
• Sore throats

Many doctors office and minute clinics have reported a big increase in people coming in for routine vaccinations, including the flu shot. It’s recommended you get it before the end of October.

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