Common Illnesses Going Around

Stay informed about common illnesses affecting children in our community. At Pinecone Pediatrics, we provide up-to-date information on seasonal illnesses like the flu, colds, RSV, and more. Learn about symptoms, prevention tips, and when to seek medical care. If your child is showing signs of illness, our pediatricians are here to help with expert guidance and treatment options to ensure a speedy recovery. Contact us to schedule an appointment or get advice on managing your child’s symptoms.

Enterovirus

We are currently seeing children and adolescents with infections caused by the enteroviruses, a group of viruses that often cause illness during the summer and the early fall months. The commonly used term "enterovirus" includes the coxsackie viruses, the echoviruses, and the enteroviruses. These viruses often cause a fever, and also may cause a rash, respiratory or cold symptoms, and vomiting with diarrhea. Hand-foot-mouth disease, a rash that involves those areas of the body, is a common enteroviral infection that occurs in children. More serious illnesses that are caused by these viruses include meningitis, heart infections, and eye infections. For mild illnesses caused by the enteroviruses, the best treatment is adequate rest, plenty of fluids, and fever control.