Dr. Oko talks to Despierta America – Dallas about the common illnesses school aged children see and what you can do to prevent them.

The Most common Illnesses we see in kids are:

1. Flu
2. Strep
3. Common Cold
4. COVID

What can we do to prevent the spread of illnesses:

1. Wash your hands for 20 seconds.
2. Cover your mouth when you cough with your arm (vampire cough)
3. If the kids feel very sick, please stay home.

When is it time to go to the doctor?

1. If your child has a fever for 101 for more than 3 days
2. If your child does not want to eat or drink
3. IF your child is vomiting or has diarrhea more than 5 times a day
4. If you have questions for your doctor.

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