In the Harrisburg area people are coming in the clinic for a number of things.  Recently it's ranged from allergies sufferers to children with broken bones.

We talked with Certified Nurse Practitioner Kristen Corkle at the Avera Harrisburg Medical Clinic and she says there has been a hodgepodge of ailments she's treated in the last couple of weeks. A couple of things are hitting very close to home for her too.       

CNP Corkle tells us, "Obviously, we are seeing allergies as you can tell from my voice. I am not immune to it. We've also had some work injuries a few lacerations in the last couple of weeks."

She's also had some very active grade schoolers and middle schoolers who've come in with broken bones because they had a little too much dare devil in them, plus kids will be kids and accidents just happen.

Corkle says, "I've had some kids come in with broken limbs. They were either are playing on playground equipment or even at camp. Recently, my son broke his wrist when he was playing flag football. So it's something they should be aware of and be careful."

Even though this isn't the peak season for allergies, which is typically in the fall and spring, some people are still all stuffed up none-the-less.

Corkle says, "We aren't in the main season for the people with grasses allergies, but everything affects people differently. Some people will tell you July is the worse, others say August or September is the worse for them. People are trying to treat themselves, which is fine, with over- the-counter antihistamine like Clariton and Zertex.

Corkle says if the over-the-counter meds aren't helping to give you any relief with your seasonal allergies, you really should see a specialist or she says you could get a secondary bacterial infection.