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Influenza (Flu) Infection; preparing your children for 2019-2020 season

BlogBy Ages & Stages Pediatrics September 18, 2019

Influenza (Flu) Influenza Virus or typically knows as the flu, has marked seasonality. Typically begins in October and can last as late as May, with the largest number of cases between January and March. Usually the highest incidence of cases occurring in school-aged children. Symptoms of Influenza (Flu) Infection, begins suddenly and nonspecific like: Fever…

Acute Otitis Media (Ear Infection)

BlogBy Ages & Stages Pediatrics September 9, 2019

Acute otitis media (AOM), is an inflammatory process in the middle ear. Effusions or fluid in the middle ear occur when the eustachian tube cannot drain properly, typically because of edema triggered by infections most common viral. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis are the most common bacterial pathogens in AOM. Symptoms associated with AOM are fever, ear…