Tosa Pediatrics

01/07/2026

Epidemiology Update. Viral trends for the Midwest detailed in the attached graph.

Influenza, COVID, and RSV 📈 but still a lot of rhinovirus (common cold). Parainfluenza (common cause of croup) starting to decrease.

Even when it is a poor match, the influenza vaccine remains one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you.

12/23/2025

If all you want from Santa this year is a potty trained kiddo, we’ve got you.

Join us Monday night for our Potty Training Workshop with The Little Village Play Cafe — we will provide practical, doctor-approved guidance that makes potty training feel less stressful and more doable.

Perfect for parents of kids 1–4, whether you’re just starting or feeling stuck.

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12/23/2025

We are certainly seeing a rise in influenza cases. Here's what to know.

Symptoms: Fever, chills, muscle aches, sore throat, cough, and nasal symptoms mostly. Sometimes intestinal issues.

Testing: We test using a nasal swab with results in thirty minutes.

Treatment: For most, comfort care is the treatment. If your child is high risk- think young or chronic conditions especially respiratory like asthma- an antiviral may be useful. It can cut down a day or two from illness and reduce contagiousness. It works best if started early, the first day or so of illness.

Know when to k​eep kids home during flu season, and keep your community and family healthy by getting vaccinated today. The flu virus spreads easily through the air with coughing and sneezing, and through touching things like doorknobs or toys and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Learn mor...

12/23/2025

Normal hours tomorrow 12/23 including twilight care.
We are open 12/24 likely until about noon or whenever the phones slow down.
We are closed 12/25 but there is a doctor available for on call emergencies.
We are open 12/26 with usual hours, but may close early.
Usual hours Saturday with morning clinic 8-10+.

12/15/2025

As a heads up to all of our families we will NOT have Twilight Care this evening. We still have lots of availability during our normal hours however so please give us a call if you’re looking for an appointment for today!

12/12/2025

Slippery sidewalks means walk like a Penguin.

12/11/2025

We are thinking ahead to warmer spring days and our calendars are now officially open through April 2026! Give us a call to schedule your check-ups. 414-774-9200 💐📅📞❤️💛💙

12/10/2025

Influenza vaccine update. We are out of intranasal flu vaccine for commercial insurance patients, but have a few doses remaining for BadgerCare Plus insurance.

We still have injectable influenza vaccine stocked and ready for all patients 6mo and older. 😉

12/10/2025

Calling all virology and epidemiology nerds: 🖐️

Have you seen the Wisconsin Department of Health Services respiratory virus page? Here's the latest update for the southeastern region of WI. Influenza activity is rising but still in the low activity category. RSV and COVID still very low.

View data by activity level includes illnesses associated with COVID-19, influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), and general respiratory illnesses, such as cough or sore throat.

12/05/2025

12/02/2025

Take advantage of this free parenting workshop at the Wauwatosa Library 12/3 from 6-7pm.

12/01/2025

*** TOSA PEDIATRICS CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL ***
HUGE SAVINGS: 40-60% less likely to have influenza when you receive your influenza vaccine!

BONUS OFFER: protect those people around you from influenza by getting your vaccine- public health matters!

SAVE: don't waste your PTO having to stay home with your sick kiddo or being sick yourself! Protect your child and family with a yearly influenza vaccine.

NOW AVAILABLE: we continue to stock nasal spray as an option for healthy individuals ages 2-49. We also have injectable influenza vaccine.

ACT NOW and you can get a dum dum lollipop or sticker on your way out of the office- while supplies last 😜