This most recent COVID surge has been associated with higher fevers in some cases. We offer the following advice about fever.

1. Fever is a reflection of the immune system doing it's job.

2. Fevers of 103-104 are not uncommon in viral illnesses. In some cases, fever can be as high as 105 or 106.

3. Your body will not let a fever go high enough to cause any permanent damage.

4. You do not have to treat every fever. If your child is comfortable, drinking, and playing, it's acceptable to not give fever medications. If your child has a history of seizures with fevers, we do recommend treating regularly.

5. A lukewarm bath can help bring a fever down.

6. Treating a fever doesn't guarantee that the temperature will return to normal. However, you should verify that you are giving the correct dose based on your child's weight. Commonly parents undermedicate their children when it comes to fever.

7. If you are alternating an acetaminophen product with an ibuprofen product, wait 3-4 hrs between doses.

During this COVID-19 crisis, we are offering Telemedicine/Virtual Visits for certain types of concerns. Here is a list of chief complaints and concerns that could possibly be addressed virtually:

Behavioral concerns
Depression/anxiety follow-ups and refills
ADHD follow-ups and refills
Sleep problems
Controlled asthma follow-ups for refills
Allergies
Cough and cold symptoms that are mild
Sinus issues lasting > 1 week
Constipation
Vomiting < 24 hrs
Non-bloody diarrhea without significant fever < 5 days
Acid reflux
Rashes, skin infections, eczema, insect bites, etc.
Minor injuries
Head lice
Menstrual problems
Eye problems, possible pinkeye
Swimmer's ear

Changes to our Office Procedures Due to Coronavirus:

Separate office suites for well and sick visits

Designated nurses for well only or sick only

An increase in cleaning measures - this includes lobbies, rooms, restrooms, etc.

Asking families to call from their car, go through check-in over the phone, and asking them to wait in their car until a room is ready

Wiping down stethoscopes and otoscopes between patients

We are able to accommodate telehealth visits in some cases. Call if you have questions!

We are currently not going to the nurseries at Erlanger and Erlanger East due to our exposure risk. The physicians seeing our patients in the nursery are not seeing any sick patients. This is only temporary but is currently necessary.