My youngest has been having some truly spectacular regurgitation incidents today, which is not incidentally why I’m starting late today. The odd part is, he seems fine in between bouts. No whining, and he was active enough during the day.
Weird. And… well. All y’all don’t want a description of events, I’m sure.
Greater Mark of Justice?
Yay for The Order of The Stick. I’ve thought for a while Belkar was going to end up in Valhalla, but I’m less sure recently.
Mostly respiratory bugs around here.
Yes. Several, actually. Norovirus and Rotavirus for sure, and there’s something that acts a little like a B influenza with a dominant GI component. Nationwide, and for whatever reason it’s ripping through school-aged kids particularly. And their parents. So wash hands frequently.
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Why yes, I AM a pediatrician. Why do you ask?
Norovirus was going to be my bet, from personal experience; and an Occupational Therapist working in school and hospital settings…frequent hand washing and wiping down every surface, in addition to wearing a mask if you have one to fend off the airborne virus when kiddo projectile vomits, would be my suggestions. 😬
P.S. There’s no imputed immunity from Norovirus, you can just get it again, over and over…. The danger is dehydration, so keep up with the liquids in between bouts of vomiting.
Well, sort of. You definitely acquire immunity to the virus that attacks you. The problem is that there are LOTS of noroviruses, and immunity tends to wane, so the practical effect is that once you’ve had this round, you probably won’t get it again. Doesn’t help next round much at all.
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Absolutely on about the dehydration, although it’s really hard to just barf your way to dehydration rapidly. Add diarrhea, though, and you can go down the drain FAST. Keep drinking and wash your hands like Lady Macbeth.