What’s going around (Pediatrician update)

Added: 2026-04-30

This video explains that various common childhood illnesses are circulating, including respiratory viruses like rhinovirus/enterovirus (causing colds with worst days 2-4 and cough lasting 1-2 weeks), human metapneumovirus (causing fever, cough, and congestion with persistent cough), norovirus/rotavirus (causing vomiting worst in first 12-24 hours and diarrhea lasting several days with dehydration as the main concern), and adenovirus (causing fever, sore throat, congestion, and possibly pink eye with longer-lasting symptoms). Parents should watch for dehydration, breathing difficulty, or symptoms not improving as expected.