Flu: Myself
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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 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...
Flu Shot
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on September 19, 2009
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Hello, here it is Flu season again. My husband and I are once again having the debate of whether or not to get our girls 5 and 3 the flu shots. Last year they got th...
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- vactruth.com will give you ingredients and the side effects. Vitamin D and influenza: http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/newsletter/2007-feb.shtml Educate before y...
- I always get the flu shot and have never had the flu. I am very thankful for the flu shot!
- Do NOT do it!!! Just because you get the shot there are thousands of flus and you can still get the flu. Also you do not know what kind of vaccines are in that shot. ...
Flu Mist
Asked by S.F. from Charlotte
on October 16, 2008
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Anyone out there get the Flu Mist or get it for their kids?? I'm pretty apprehensive about certain vaccines, and wondered if there were any of you out there who've had...
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- My 2 older kids (9 and 7) had it last year as did I and we had no symptoms. My 2 year old would not sit still for it so he had the shot. For us, it worked . I was e...
- Hi S., My daugther just got the flu mist in early September. She did get a fever a day after but I just gave her tylenol and then motrin every suggested time. After ...
- My duaghter just got the Flumist last weekend...and we had no problems. The nurse just put a syringe w/ the vaccine in her nose, told her to sniff, and it was done. On...
Flu Mist...??...
Asked by A.W. from Wichita
on November 7, 2006
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I am wanting to get my son the flu shot but his Doctors office only provides the flu mist...I've never heard of that, have any of you???
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- The flu mist is only recommended for people ages 5-49. The shot would be the safest method. I have had the flu mist myself for the past 3 years (I work at a military...
- you can read about it here... http://www.flumist.com/ In years past, i, too, have had the flumist myself, and 2 of my kids have had it. but i was told by my dr. tha...
- I agree with Deveri H. So many mothers dont read enough about vaccines. Vaccines do not = immunity. Especially Flu shot! Now im just stating my opinion, and the choice...
Flu Shot
Asked by A.P. from Tulsa
on November 17, 2007
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What is everyones thoughts on getting the flu shot for your child?
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- A good website is www.nvic.org. (National Vaccine Information Center) The information is fact based and helps you make an educated decision. Remember, most informati...
- i dont understand why it makes sense to so many people to inject foreign substances in you/your childs body to "protect" against a strain of flu guessed at by stranger...
- I am so glad you decided to get the flu shot... my daughter is 3 and one year we didn't get it for her (when she was 1 about to turn 2)... all 4 of us got the flu at t...
