I have seen more children and adults with influenza-like illness: 104 degree fevers, muscle soreness, sore throat and negative tests for strep, than [...]

The New York Times reported this week that the World Health Organization raised the Swine Flu alert level to phase 5, one level [...]

I wrote this note in response to a post on “Peachhead2,” a parents’ bulletin board.

I’m still seeing one or two children each day with Swine Flu symptoms and can reassure you that the government and the media are engaging in scare tactics rather than presenting the facts.

We’re a month into the school year and it’s the time of year when it seems our kids are spending more days sick than well.

Just wash your hands. Every year, hundreds of viruses pass through the pediatric and adult community. Many of the bugs are disruptive and [...]