What's going on? COVID, sore throat, ear infections

Are you feeling unwell? If you or your child are coughing, sneezing or sniffling, you are not alone. There are various viral diseases circulating, one of the most common is COVID-19.

Kelsey Seybold Clinic – Sienna

In Missouri City, there has been an increase in strep throat and viral gastroenteritis, according to Dr. Jessica Lanerie.

Kelsey Seybold Clinic – Fort Bend Campus

In Sugar Land, Dr. Phong Van-Liaw has observed an increase in viral gastroenteritis, rubella, COVID and swimmer's ear.

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Kelsey Seybold Clinic – West University

Dr. Kailey Graybill said there are more COVID cases, a lot of colds, gastrointestinal viruses and a lot of asthma attacks due to the weather changes.

Kelsey Seybold Clinic – Pearland

Dr. Melanie Ribbeck observed the typical increase in upper respiratory tract infections and some throat infections after the start of school. COVID and gastrointestinal infections also increased after the start of school.

There has been no increase so far in other autumn viruses such as influenza or RSV.

Ear infections are also common when infections increase discharge, so if children have cold symptoms and severe ear pain, they should see a doctor in person.