Ep 143 of Ask Dr Jessica for Part 2 continuing conversation with Dr Wendy Hunter, Pediatrician---and great ready to hear two pediatrician to share tips to help parents navigate the summertime. In this episode, we discuss common summertime illnesses that kids may experience, including hand, foot, and mouth disease, gastroenteritis, swimmer's ear, and skin infections.


Takeaways:

• Gastroenteritis, or stomach flu, is a common illness in children characterized by vomiting and diarrhea. It is important to keep children hydrated by giving them small sips of fluids, such as watered-down apple juice or popsicles.
• Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral illness that causes a rash on the hands, feet, mouth, and sometimes the buttocks. It is highly contagious but usually resolves on its own within a week. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms, such as pain and fever.
• Swimmer's ear is an infection of the ear canal that can occur after swimming. It is important to keep the ears dry and use antibiotic and steroid drops to treat the infection. An ear dryer can also be helpful in preventing swimmer's ear.
• When treating scrapes, it is important to clean the wound thoroughly and remove any debris. Keeping the wound clean and covered can help prevent infection.
• If a wound becomes infected, it may develop a yellowish crust and require antibiotics. It is important to seek medical attention if there are signs of infection.
• Parents should be aware of the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses and injuries and know when to seek medical attention.

Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.

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