Earaches, stomach viruses, and skin infections are the common themes this week.

Many of the illnesses going around this week are preventable and there are things you can do to keep from getting sick.

Maybe you're a little nauseated or your child is running a fever for no apparent reason? Could be you have what's going around.

It appears a lot of people don't know what poison ivy looks like because a lot of them are ending up at the doctor's office with some bad skin infections.

Area doctors hope the end of the school year will also end an outbreak of strep throat and other contagious illnesses going around right now.

Springtime pollen still causing trouble for lots of folks.

The warmer temperatures and all the pollen are part of what's making us sick this week.

Springtime pollens are making a lot of us sick.

Doctors say it looks like the flu is moving out of our area. If you have a sore throat or nasal congestion you're not alone though. Most of our doctors agree that's what's going around.

Some good news tonight: there's evidence the flu is disappearing from the region.

Signs this week that flu season may have peaked. Most doctors reporting in this week say they're still treating the flu and it's still considered widespread, but not as much as week's past.

No let up in wintertime illnesses at area doctor's offices. Influenza is still taking its toll and so is an ugly stomach virus.

Our late flu season still isn't letting up. Lots of doctors reporting the illness, along with bad colds, and strep throat.

Lots of you finding out just why you need a flu shot, others are suffering with upper respiratory illnesses.

The flu and strep throat are keeping lots of kids out of school and making many of you sick.

If you didn't get your flu shot, you should know the first few cases of influenza have been confirmed in our area.

Winter colds, sore throats and a nasty stomach bug seem to be what's ailing us this week.

From colds, to chicken pox. our doctor's offices are busy this week.

There are still lots of illnesses out there making us sick but doctors say they're still not seeing a lot of flu.

It’s getting close to Christmas and we want to be healthy so keep washing those hands and steer clear of crowded places.

Most people aren't allergic to insect stings or bites, so you should recognize the difference between an allergic reaction and a normal reaction. Although the severity of an insect sting reaction varies from person to person, a normal reaction will result in pain, swelling, and redness just around the sting location.

Technically, any operation where the uterus and cervix are removed is a total hysterectomy. But if the ovaries and fallopian tubes are left in place, the procedure is sometimes called a partial hysterectomy.

The various pads available at your local drug store are orthodics, and they're very reasonably priced. Arch supports, foam shoe liners and metatarsal pads all fit into this category.

Some cosmetology programs may be eligible for state or federal financial aid. If your ability to attend beauty school is dependent upon receiving financial help, be sure to check with the school in advance regarding their status.

Your community's mental health center may be a good resource for information on home health care and assisted living. Some centers may have seminars on issues such as evaluating the level of care necessary or choosing appropriate care, while others may simply direct you to agencies able to provide the information you need.