St. Louis Ranks Very High for Springtime Allergy Afflictions.
It is reported that 35-40 million Americans suffer from springtime allergies, and St. Louis consistently ranks among the list of top cities for allergy sufferers. In our region, sometime around mid-February, the trees begin to form buds and a month later, we start to see peaks in the amount of pollen in the air as the buds bloom and plants, weeds and grasses start greening up. That’s when the symptoms start to develop: sneezing, cough, post nasal drip, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, nose and throat, runny nose, watery eyes, dark circles under and around eyes (also known as allergic shiners). These symptoms sound a lot like a common cold. What distinguishes spring time allergies from a common cold is the length of time it lasts, …
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Our expert says to have a plan mapped out for contingencies at the start of the school year.
Deciding when to keep your child home from school due to illness can often be stressful and challenging. When a child is sick, it has an effect on the whole family and can impact home, work and school. And, illness always happens at the most inopportune times. Sickness is a part of childhood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the typical child has 6 to 12 illnesses a year ranging from mild to severe. Illness can occur throughout the year, but usually there is a significant rise in the winter months due to influenza. The school environment provides an abundant opportunity to spread illness. Students spend a significant amount of time together in a closed environment with re-circulated air. They share …
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Jennifer
5:19 pm on Saturday, March 5, 2011
The problem is that parents either don't care or their employers make it EXTREMELY difficult for them to take a sick day. more ›