Munoz Pediatric Telehealth

04/22/2025

Did you know…

Norovirus is a group of viruses that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea. It’s a very common illness and it’s very contagious. Norovirus outbreaks usually happen seasonally in colder months. The infection is the #1 cause of foodborne illness in the United States.
Symptoms/Causes-
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
In addition, you may also experience…
• A headache
• Fever
• Body aches
Symptoms usually appear 12 to 48 hours after exposure to the virus and typically last about one to three days. They are usually the same in both children and adults, although children may vomit more than adults.
How is it spread?
• Through close contact with someone who has the virus
• Touching contaminated surfaces & then touching your mouth or nose
• Eating or drinking contaminated foods or beverages
Diagnosis/Tests- A healthcare provider will diagnose norovirus after obtaining your history and symptoms. Testing usually isn’t necessary.
Management/Treatment- There is no cure for norovirus. Treatment focuses on relieving your symptoms, which typically go away in one to three days. You can manage your symptoms by drinking plenty of liquids, especially liquids that contain electrolytes, getting a lot of rest, and eating soft bland foods.
Can Norovirus be prevented?
Some precautions you can take to reduce your risk of getting norovirus include:
• Washing your hands often with soap and water
• Washing your food before eating it (fruits & vegetables)
• Cooking your food thoroughly
• Avoiding contact with people who have a norovirus infection
• Cleaning & sanitizing frequently touched surfaces & objects
• Washing your clothes thoroughly, especially if they’re soiled

Norovirus is a common and very contagious infection that causes vomiting and diarrhea. It has similar symptoms to the stomach flu, but has a different cause.

04/20/2025

Happy Easter!

01/23/2025

Did You Know?

Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) is a childhood illness that is caused by a upper respiratory illness with a very distinctive dry, unproductive, barky cough that sounds like a seal. Typically affects kids under the age of 5 and affects about 3% each year. Typically, will last approximately one week.

Symptoms- Mild infection can include nasal congestion, runny nose, fever, sore throat.

Moderate to Severe symptoms can include difficulty breathing, restlessness or nervousness, retractions (sucking in the skin around your child’s ribs and the top of their breastbone), Cyanosis (blue-tinged skin).

Cause- Viral infections to include parainfluenza, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), measles and adenovirus.

Treatment- Mild symptoms can be treated with fluids, cool mist humidifier, antipyretics for fever and pain as needed. Letting your child breathe cool air at night by opening a door or window. You can also sit with your child in a bathroom filled with steam generated from hot water running in the shower. If your child’s condition doesn’t improve with mist treatment, you should contact their healthcare provider.

Moderated to severe symptoms treatment with these symptoms can include oral/injected steroids and or nebulized epinephrine. With these moderate and severe symptoms, emergency care should be sought.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8277-croup

01/16/2025

Did You Know?

A 2018 CDC study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases looked at the percentage of the U.S. population gets sick from the flu each season were about 8% on average each year. It ranges between 3 percent and 11 percent, depending on the season.

Children from the ages of 0-17 approx. 9.3%, Adults from18- 64 approx. 8.8% and 65 and older were least to get the flu at 3.9%

01/12/2025

Meet Manuel Munoz III, CPNP:
Mr. Munoz is a native San Antonian. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1986 and enlisted in the United States military. He graduated bootcamp from Marine Corps Recruit Depot-San Diego in May 1987 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1987-1992 as a military policeman. After his service in the military, Mr. Munoz chose to join the healthcare field. He worked as a medical assistant and a phlebotomist for many years before deciding to pursue a career in nursing. In 2008 he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Texas Tech University and soon thereafter he went back to Texas Tech to earn his Master of Science degree in nursing and became a pediatric nurse practitioner in 2012. As a registered nurse he primarily spent his nursing career in pediatrics working in the emergency department. After becoming a PNP he worked in emergency care medicine for 6 years at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio, now known as Christus Children's. He has worked for numerous urgent care clinics and primary care clinics throughout San Antonio. He then started his own contract business filling in for several primary care pediatricians in San Antonio including his own children's pediatrician. Mr. Munoz has also worked with governmental contracts working with unaccompanied migrant children. He enjoys working with the pediatric population and spends his time getting to know his patients. Mr. Munoz is confident that his work history has prepared him to embark in this new venture and continue to provide a high level of service to the pediatric population.

01/09/2025

Here at Munoz Pediatric Telehealth, we believe every child deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of location, time constraints, or financial limitations. We are committed to providing convenient, affordable, and accessible pediatric care through innovative telehealth solutions. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call 210-570-7079. You can also email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your support.