Feeling under the weather? If you or your child are coughing, sneezing, or sniffling, you’re not alone. A variety of viral illnesses are circulating, with one of the more common ones being COVID-19.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Sienna
In Missouri City, Dr. Jessica Lanerie said there’s an uptick in strep throat and viral gastroenteritis.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Fort Bend Campus
In Sugar Land, Dr. Phong Van-Liaw has seen an increase in viral gastroenteritis, fifth disease, COVID, and swimmer’s ear.
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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – West University
Dr. Kailey Graybill said there’s more COVID cases, plenty of common colds, stomach viruses, and a lot of asthma exacerbations given the changes in weather.
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Pearland
Dr. Melanie Ribbeck is seeing the typical surge of upper respiratory infections and some strep throat after school started. COVID and stomach bugs also increased after school started.
So far there’s not an increase in other fall viruses like flu or RSV.
Ear infections are also common after infections increase drainage. So, if kids have cold symptoms and significant ear pain, they should see a doctor in person.