Reno Pediatricians Warn of GI Illness Surge Tied to Local School Outbreaks
Renown Children’s Hospital pediatricians warn of a rise in gastrointestinal illness among children in several Reno-area schools, mostly viral and typically short-lived. Most kids recover with rest and hydration, but families should contact a pediatrician if dehydration or persistent symptoms occur. The outbreaks affect five WCSD elementary schools—Libby Booth, Rita Cannan, Caughlin Ranch, Natchez, and Jerry Whitehead—with heightened sanitation and Connect Ed communications; there is also a high-infection classroom at Echo Loder Elementary.
