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LAKES URGENT CARE
When your health concerns can't wait.
I've been reading a lot about Enterovirus D68. What is it?
This is a rare strain of a common virus, which for unknown reasons has become very active now. The virus is related to the common cold. It is not a
new strain of virus and has caused significant respiratory illness specifically with children. There have been no reports of illness in adults related to
the D68 Enterovirus.
Is there anything I can do to help prevent it?
As with any type of communicable disease, good hand washing is the most important thing you and your family can do to prevent contraction and
spreading. The virus is capable of surviving on solid surfaces for several hours. Maintaining a regular cleaning program for community surfaces
such as desks, doorknobs and other commonly handled items with a disinfecting solution or wipe, should be adequate to kill the virus on these
surfaces. Keep hand sanitizer in many easy to reach places and use it!
What makes it different from other viruses and how do I know if my child has it?
Enterovirus D68 most commonly causes advanced respiratory symptoms such as persistent cough, wheezing and progressive shortness of breath.
Initially, symptoms from this virus may emerge in a typical fashion with fever, rash, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. However, the most significant
aspect of this virus is the advanced respiratory illness that it causes in children. It can also have a greater impact on children with underlying
respiratory issues like asthma or if they are immunocompromised due to congenital heart disease or other chronic ailments that may impact their
immune system.
Will antibiotics help?
Antibiotics are not effective against any type of virus including Enterovirus D68. There is no vaccine for this virus. The best
defense is good hygiene and supporting your immune system by eating a balanced diet and getting adequate sleep. If
you become concerned that your child may have this severe respiratory illness, you should seek medical evaluation with
your primary care physician or a certified urgent care. The staff at Lakes Urgent Care is capable of evaluating and initiating
treatment for this virus as well as submitting the required testing to the state immunology lab if indicated.
For more info, visit the Ask Dr. Vieder page at
LakesUrgentCare.com
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Dr. Sanford Vieder, DO, FACOEP, Medical Director at Lakes Urgent Care, West Bloomfield
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ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE
in conjunction with the
GREAT LAKES CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
presents
C
HAZZAN DANIEL GROSS
JAMES TOCCO
BARITONE
PIANO
LAUREN SKUCE GROSS
SOPRANO
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 • 7:30Pm
ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE • 29901 MI DDLEBELT, FARMINGTON HILLS, Ml 48334
Piano virtuoso James Tocco returns to his hometown for a
very special concert with nationally acclaimed singers
Daniel and Lauren Skuce Gross. This performance will be
a unique evening of solo piano treasures and vocal gems,
featuring the music of Mendelssohn, Bernstein, Gershwin,
Hahn, Korngold, and Erwin Schulhoff whose life was cut
short at the Wijlzburg concentration camp in 1942.
This presentation is one of Twenty Acts of Musical Kindness
supported by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
TICKETING
GENERAL ADMISSION
Adat Shalom members in advance $15
Non-members in advance $20
At the door $25
PRODIGY DONOR $180
2 Premium seats
Dessert reception with performers
Program listing
VIRTUOSO DONOR $500
6 Premium seats
Dessert reception with performers
Program listing
To purchase tickets: 248.851.5100 • www.adatshalom.org/tocco
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September 25 • 2014
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