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
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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