Flu
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Is It the Flu
Asked by L.P. from Boston
on March 21, 2008
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Does anyone know how to tell the diferance between a bad cold and the flu?
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- Body aches is usually the key to knowing the differences, even if it is a head type flu, you will have the all over the body ache.
- there is a difference between a bad cold and the flu that is a bad cold is just a runny noes, and a cough. the flu is fever, going to the bathroom alot, and looking pa...
- The 'flu is caused by a virus, and often comes with fever, chills, headaches, sore throat, body aches and clear discharge from the nose. The flu requires rest and lot...
Flu
Asked by C.H. from Yakima
on March 4, 2009
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I have the flu, how can i prevent my 21 month from getting it too?
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- I would just wash your hands a lot and try not to kiss or breath on the baby. But no matter what you do your child might get it. It's ok for them to get sick, it bui...
- Hi C., Lots and lots of handwashing with soap and water. I wouldn't use the antibacterial. Just plain soap and water. Y.
- No kisses and wash your hands;-) Try and keep baby out of your room..from airborne particles
Flu!
Asked by S.Y. from Chicago
on March 1, 2012
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My son has had the flu now going on a week. Should I take him to the doctor...is there anything that they could even do for him...or do I just have to let it run its ...
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- how do you know it's the flu? There are viruses which mimic it, & as other posters have mentioned.....you also want to make sure your child is not dehydrated! Normal...
- Call your pediatrician's office and ask to speak to a nurse. Get their advice. They can tell you based on his exact symptoms whether or not you need to get him in.
- Is it a stomach virus? Influnenza is actually respiratory. If it is a stomach virus and he is having just diarhhea then he should be on a BRAT diet....bananas, rice,...
Could It Be the Flu
Asked by K.S. from College Station
on February 10, 2008
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Okay I know this is going to sound really crazy but I have onyl had the flu once in my life and was so little the only thing I remember about it was my GRandma trying ...
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- Hi K., Sinus infections are the pits! I hope Ashlyn feels better soon.
- K., I absolutely could be the flu. I am a school nurse (13 yrs.) and I have seen multiple cases of the flu this year even in people who have had the flu shot. Each ye...
- That very well sounds like the flu. Now today is Tues., and if her fever does not seem to be letting up by now, take her to the doctor (if you havent already).
The Flu
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on March 6, 2007
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I have a 7 month old who is just starting to crawl and I woke up with the flu.. and i was wondering what the best meds are that WILL NOT put me to sleep .. normally i ...
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- Hi R.. I was curious if you had tried Dayquil yet. It worked for me when I had the flu with my lil ones. I also wanted to say congrats on being a great mommy,if he wan...
- If you can get someone to help you watch your baby that would be wonderful. If you can get to the dr he can give you something to take. We get over it quick that way...
- I'm into homeopatic remedies, and the one that I've found that works the best for the flu, which I've used twice, is an OTC medication called Occillium. Now the spelli...
Flu?
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on January 31, 2011
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I have never had a fever in my adult life or the flu. My 2 kids have been sick with 102-104 fever, sore throat, headache, little cough for the last 2 days. I just to...
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- Sounds about right especially with the high fever in the kids.
- The flu definitely gives you the aching body. I had toxic shock, trust me when you get that you cant move at all. My husband had to carry me to the car. Your joints...
- Yes, it really can make you that miserable. And don't go into work again until you feel better, you'll just end up spreading it around. Hope you feel better soon :)
Flu
Asked by J.N. from Joplin
on February 24, 2012
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If you had a sitter who babysits in her home call you to let you know that their child was home sick with the flu and was highly contagious, would you still take them ...
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- Yes and no. It depends on my child's immune system. My kids rarely get sick It's been almost 3 years since they've had even a slight runny nose. They are around sick k...
- I would definitely have someone else watch them! Why mess with the flu when you don't have to?
- I would stay as far away as possible, BUT, I can imagine some women being in the situation where missing any more work could cost them their JOB! If the baby just had ...
Flu
Asked by K.X. from Rochester
on May 1, 2009
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My 13 months old has had the flu now for 4 days. When or if do I take him in? Can they do anything? Started Monday - he was very fussy and up all night crying, drank a...
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- I'd say with the swine flu going around(even tho, its probably NOT that), you should ABSOULTLY take him in. You never know who / what he might have came in contact wi...
- I agree with the other mommy suggestions for the most part. I would take him in, especially due to swine flu. More than likely he is fine but you can never be too safe...
- When in doubt always take your child in to be save. The flu does not normally last 4 days. Take him in right away.
Flu Season
Asked by J.T. from Fayetteville
on February 21, 2008
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Helpful ideas to rid the flu?????
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- There really are no quick cures with viruses...only symptom control. Even if you were to take a prescription anti-viral like Tamiflu, it is not a treatment. Viruses ne...
- Good hand washing is a must. We use small bottles of anti-bacterial gel wash. The kids think it is neat and ask to use it.
- You can build up your immune system through natural ways - take lots of vitamin C, Garlic, Echinacea, etc. Just make sure it is all natural and not synthetic (it is t...
Flu or H1n1
Asked by G.R. from Dallas
on October 28, 2009
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how did you know if your child has the seasonal flu or the h1n1 flu?
thanks
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- I agree. Just take care of your babies and watch them. If they have a fever and motrin works, they feel fine..keep them home. If they are sick, acting sick, you kno...
- Hi G., You won't be able to tell yourself. You'll have to go to the doctor and get a test to tell which strain of flu it is. I recommend getting on top of it as q...
- The only way to know is to have a flu test. That will designate between Influenza A and Influenza B. If it is Influenza A positive, then it is more than likely the s...
