Flu: Toddler
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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 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 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.
To Get a Flu Shot or Not for My 19 Month Old
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on October 5, 2008
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Hi everyone!
My daughter is 19 months old and we go for her 18 month check up on Monday. I know the question is going to be posed on whether or not to give her a fl...
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- M.- I would suggest getting the shot. I am also in need of getting one for both my 7 month old and my 7 year old. I say do it because when my oldest was 1 1/2 years ...
- I'm sure you will get many different opinions about this, even the experts disagree, but here's what I know- Any type of vaccination strips the coating on the nerves,...
- Hi M., My son has to get flu shots but hates getting them I'm not sure why. He has asthma but his asthma is mild so we haven't had any problems.My son is 9 and he g...
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...
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. ...
