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What's Going Around: July 30


Last Update: 8/02/2008 2:11 pm
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Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - There's a stomach bug going around at the Community Health Center. They say they've seen one that may last as long as ten days.  They've also seen some cases of strep throat.

The stomach bug is also going around in Cicero.  Wee Care Pediatrics has treated quite a few cases this week, and the kids also have a fever. 

Urgent Care in Liverpool is seeing more stomach bugs this week than last week, and ear infections are also going around.

At Summerwood Pediatrics, Dr. Draker is seeing kids with high fevers that last up to a week.

In Camillus, Dr. Rovall says she's seeing fevers and that summer virus has been going around for weeks.

In the emergency room at University Hospital, kids are also coming in with fevers. They're seeing adults with sinus infections and asthma symptoms flaring up too.

What's Going Around is our way of letting you know what illnesses are out there; your own doctor can tell you about the best treatments.





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