Attention To all parents who may been in contact with any of our toddlers and/or infants.
Strep throat is among us. It was exposed about 2 weeks ago in the Toddler Room when one little friend got swabbed at a recent doctor's office and came back positive. No symptoms were displayed. Now, we noticed over the weekend, two additional little friends also strep throat (1 in the toddler room and 1 in the 2-year-old room.)
This time, there are still NO obvious symptoms displayed. So many parents would not be able to tell if the child doesn't have any illness. When in doubt, get a quick swab at the Dr. Office. If the test result shows strep throat, the person should stay home from work, school, or day care until 24 hours after taking an antibiotic.
More on strep throat:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/strep-throat/DS00260
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/strep_throat.html
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/groupastreptococcal_g.htm
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I say next there's a Strep Throat outbreak, we all chip in and buy the 25 test kit and do it ourselves at home or school. Too much hassle waiting for dr. office and appts! ARGH!
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I took Aud in for a strep test yesterday because Daycare called and complained that she was cranky. Turns out she does NOT have strep, but instead has an ear infection!!!
This makes me !!!! so much because Audrey has TUBES! She is not supposed to get ear infections anymore. Looks like we're heading back to the Ear, Nose and Throat guy again. :(
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