🚨 Parents, have you heard of PANDAS? It’s a rare but serious condition some kids develop after a simple strep infection. ⚡ It can show up overnight: Sudden OCD or tics Extreme mood swings Anxiety, eating, or sleep changes 🧠 Why? The immune system accidentally attacks the brain after strep. ❗ If untreated, symptoms can get worse or become long-term…. impacting school, social life, and your child’s development. 👉 If your child suddenly changes after strep, don’t wait. Talk to a provider right a

PANDAS is a clinical diagnosis in children characterized by the onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms (specifically OCD or tics) following a recent streptococcal infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever. “As noted by Dr. Sue Swedo at the NIH in the late 1990’s, PANDAS involves antibodies from a streptococcal infection reacting with brain tissue (specifically the basal ganglia), triggering movement and behavioral problems. Rheumatic Fever is an older known disorder that illustrates this same