Dr. Steve Sindelar in Bellevue says a group of common and contagious springtime viruses are making their rounds in the Metro, Dr. Mel Rosa says stomach pain is sending a number of adults to the doctor. Dr. Mindy Lacey in Midtown says Seasonal Allergies are her top diagnosis this week and Dr. Robert Beer has treated a few patients who crashed their bikes this week.

Dr. Robert Beer is seeing cases of Fifth Disease in West Omaha. Dr. Mindy Lacey in Midtown is reporting a lot of cases of the Stomach Flu. In Council Bluffs, Dr. Mel Roca says a number of patients, teens and adults, are coming in with sore throats. Dr. Amy Lacroix in Midtown is seeing Asthma flare-ups related to Allergies. Dr. Steve Sindelar in Bellevue reminds families to schedule school and sports physicals.

Dr. Carey Ertz in Millard says Fifth Disease is going around. Dr. Mel Roca in Council Bluffs says some of his patients have been alarmed after hives show up on their skin. Dr. Robert Beer says too many patients and parents expect antibiotics for illnesses where they have no proven benefit.

Dr. Mel Roca in Council Bluffs is seeing a few cases of Pink Eye because of allergies. Dr. Carey Ertz in Millard says the Stomach Flu is going around, too. Dr. Steve Sindelar says even with the cooler temperatures we should be wearing sunscreen.

Dr. Mel Roca in Council Buffs says kids are suffering from Upper Respiratory Infections, Dr. Robert Beer is seeing kids with Swimmer's Ear, Dr. Amy Lacroix reports a few cases of Strep Throat are still popping up in the Metro and Dr. Mindy Lacey in Midtown is reminding parents of the importance of Well-Child visits.

When you go the gym, it's not uncommon to see the guys on one side lifting and the ladies on the other side working up a sweat on the cardio machines.

We live in a media-driven society. It's no surprise with computers, smart phones and video games, our kids are picking up on our habits. But doctors say they're getting too much exposure and it can take its toll.

It's a routine doctor's visit for three-year-old Davon Ross. Dr. Clancy McNally takes advantage of every opportunity to talk to kids and their parents about healthy choices. She says there's an easy way to enforce good habits at home - and it's as simple as counting.

Respiratory illnesses keep causing problems for little ones in the metro. Dr. Steve Sindelar in Bellevue and Dr. Amy Lacroix in Midtown are seeing patients with the Bronchiolitis, Dr. Carey Ertz in Millard is seeing kids with Croup, in Council Bluffs Dr. Mel Roca is seeing some patients with Strep Throat and Dr. Robert Beer in West Omaha is seeing kids with Pink Eye.

We are 80-percent more likely to get a cold in winter. So making sure our immune system is in tip-top condition is important. In this month's Ask The Pediatrician report, you'll uncover six ways to avoid getting sick - no matter what time of year.

Dr. Steve Sindelar in Bellevue says now is the time to start thinking about kindergarten physicals. Dr. Mindy Lacey in Midtown is seeing kids with Pink Eye. Dr. Robert Beer in West Omaha says he's starting to see kids with Fifth Disease. Dr. Mel Roca in Council Bluffs says some of his patients are complaining about sinus pain and infections.

Dr. Mel Roca says the Stomach Flu is still making its rounds through the Metro. Dr. Amy Lacroix in Midtown says RSV activity also remains high. Dr. Robert Beer in West Omaha is seeing kids with pink eye and in Bellevue, Dr. Steve Sindelar is seeing flareups in dry skin and Eczema.

For two weeks now, Dr. Mindy Lacey in Midtown is seeing a number of cases of Gastroenteritis. Dr. Steve Sindelar in Bellevue is seeing children of all ages with vomiting and diarrhea, Doctor Amy Lacroix in Midtown is continuing to see RSV and Dr. Robert Beer in West Omaha says parents are surprised to learn the colds they think their kids get this time of year may actually be allergies

Dr. Steve Sindelar In Bellevue is seeing patients with Influenza and RSV.Dr. Carey Ertz in Millard is seeing more kids with fevers this week.

Influenza isn't the only type of flu - going around. Dr. Carey Ertz in Millard says Gastroenteritis or the Stomach Flu is also getting family's sick. Dr. Robert Beer in West Omaha says he's seeing patients with Strep Throat. In Council Bluffs, Dr. Mel Roca is seeing a few cases of Viral Bronchiolitis and Dr. Mindy Lacey in Midtown is seeing children with Upper Respiratory Infections.

This time of year is prime time for illness and doctors say their offices are buzzing. But not every sneeze and sniffle requires a trip to the doctor. In this month's Ask The Pediatrician report, you'll find some guidelines on when to take the kids in.

Dr. Robert Beer in West Omaha and Dr. Mindy Lacey in Midtown say the Flu - still tops the list of illnesses going around. Dr. Steve Sindelar in Bellevue says RSV activity is also picking up. Dr. Carey Ertz in Millard says the Croup is going around.

There is still have time to get a flu shot. That's the messages from local doctors as Influenza tops What's Going Around this week.

Dr. Amy Lacroix in Midtown says many patients in the clinic have viral Gastroenteritis --otherwise known as the Stomach Flu and not sure how to treat the kids at home when they get sick? Doctor Carey Ertz in Millard has some suggestions.

Doctors say kids are battling sore throats and many are dealing with dry, itchy skin.

It's not too late to protect your kids from the flu. Dr. Carey Ertz in Millard says winter weather can pose a number of problems for kids - including nosebleeds. Dr. Robert Beer in West Omaha is seeing a lot of dry skin problems.

With shorter days and longer nights, kids might miss out on the chance to soak in some important sunshine and Vitamin D. In fact, doctors say most of us aren't getting enough. Find out why the deficiency could be devastating for children.

Dr. Amy Lacroix in Midtown and Carey Ertz in Millard says the Stomach Flu is going around. Dr. Robert Beer in West Omaha says Influenza is making its way around the Metro, too - but there is still time to get vaccinated.

Dr. Mindy Lacey, with UNMC Physicians Family Medicine says the clinic has seen a number of Upper Respiratory Infections in kids 12 and under. Dr. Steve Sindelar in Bellevue says colds and viruses such as RSV are going around, too and Dr. Carey Ertz in Millard has some food preparation suggestions for Thanksgiving.

Dr. Mel Roca in Council Bluffs is seeing his first cases of flu and Dr. Sindelar is sharing an important reminder as the holiday season approaches