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Pregnancy and Swine Flu
Oct 24, 2009 ... I'm in my third trimester now and had swine flu the beginning of my second, ... They are contagious for 5 days before they are sick, ...
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- I would not get it. I am pregnant too and opted to not to get it. There are not enough studies done to know the effects on a fetus. Do the usuall to prevent... Wash...
- Wayne county started vaccinating high risk groups on Friday, but it looks like you may live in Oakland county? I read this article yesterday -- I don't know if it wil...
- Hi H.---Please don't worry yourself too much, as that will actually challenge your immune system. I would go to www.nvic.org to learn more about the risks, both o...
Dr. Asking You to Wear a Mask?
Sep 8, 2009 ... We have had millions of flu's and viruses that have been going around for decades. ..... They don't know who is contagious from who isn't. ...
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- Most doctor's offices I've been in have signs requesting that all patients with a cough wear a mask...suppose it doesn't matter why you are coughing because others won...
- I been to my docter a cuople times last month and anyone with a cuogh or flu like symptoms had to put one on in waiting area im not sure if they had to wear during the...
- It's normal to be asked to wear a mask and it is to protect you and others from spreading germs. I recently had a cough from allergy induced asthma that sounded like ...
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Not sure what others have responded, but it IS contagious before he shows .... flu contagious · Daycare Provider · treatment for fungal nail infections ...
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- I'm a childcare provider, PLEASE keep your child home for at least 24hrs from the time he starts his Rx. I think that Dr's all have different views on this. That sai...
- My little cousin got this her Kindergarten year of school a couple years ago. Her Mom was told once the fever broke, and she had been on medicine (if perscribed) to wa...
- Not sure what others have responded, but it IS contagious before he shows symptoms and also when he has a fever. By the time the blisters show and you realize it's ha...
Swine Flue Vaccine
She said it was no different from the regular flu except that it was more contagious. I get my children vaccinated for the flu every year but I am not doing ...
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- my ped says yes, and we are most likely going to get it, we already got the regular flu. i did space it out away from other vaccines. the way i understand it (and i wo...
- I just saw my OB/GYN today and asked if I should be getting this shot as I am pregnant. My doctor highly recommended the shot. I'm going to trust my doctor on this i...
- T.- To help make an educated decision for your family, here are some links to the package inserts for each of the vaccines that will soon be available. Please review t...
Chicken Pox
Oct 3, 2009 ... They problem with chicken pox is that they are contagious before they get the spots. They develop flu like symptoms, fever, sore throat, runny nose,loss of ...
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- Oatmeal baths work great. You could buy the one made by Johnsons & Johnsons or Aveeno. Calamine or Caladryl lotion also works to help soothe the itching.
- Does the rash look like mosquito bites? Has he developed a fever? Is he cranky? If so, it's probably chicken pox. If not, It might be something else. As for wha...
- Hi! I'm glad your son doesn't have chicken pox! I just wanted to chime in and tell you that unless your child has the initial Varicella vaccine AND the Booster shot,...
Disinfecting House for Large Family Gathering After Stomach Flu
THe last of the 6 people in my house has got the stomach flu today. ... I dont care what anyone says, I think you are contagious for a whole week with this ...
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- According to my understanding, what most people call stomach flu isn't the flu at all. The flu, which is contageous as an airborn virus that a cough can easily spread...
- Don't forget door knobs and telephones. Good luck!!! B.
- Don't forget to wipe all door knobs, handles and faucets too! Merry Christmas!!
14 Month Old with Roto Virus
This rotovirus is very contagious and you need to be careful after changing him to wipe down everything, otherwise it could last a .... Toddlers with FLU. ...
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- My 17 month old just got over this- it's going around everywhere right now! My son had extreme vomiting and diarrhea for 5 days- we thought it was getting better aroun...
- I just went through this just a few weeks ago. Unfortunatly, it does last quite a while. After the first few days of the virus, he should stop throwing up. Then, yo...
- The thing to know is that they can catch this again. So, be sure to sanitize EVERYTHING in the house. Usually the second time around isn't as bad... but you still do...
Infant Eating After the Flu
It's a very common, contagious virus in children. My third child got sick with the stomach flu that her older siblings had when she was one and it seemed to ...
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- Anytime that you have a stomach virus where stuff is coming out from either or both ends you need to give you stomach a chance to get better. I have 3 kids and had a ...
- My son just went through the same thing. He wouldn't be forced to eat, but did it in his own time. I just kept offering him foods at his normal times and eventually ...
- Good Morning S., I would let your little one tell you when she is ready for solids again. Her tummy may be sensitive still. If her Dr. freaks remind them she had the...
All 3 Kids Are Puking Now
I think the stomach bug is always contagious. Kids should never be sent back to ... my husband had disturbed stomach and had fever with flu like symptoms. ...
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- your kids have a stomach virus. It is still germs even though they do not have a fever. And now you are passing it to other people. Give your kids small sips of liquid...
- I think the thinking is that without a fever, it is simply food poisoning. But, since your kids have fallen ill days apart, I wouldn't blame food. Sounds like one of t...
- good luck. It does sound contagious. Our preschool and elementary school have rules that a child needs to be fever free and have no vomiting or diarrehea for at leas...
How Soon Is Too Soon to Take a Newborn Out?
With the threat of the flu and it being extremely contagious, she should just keep the baby at home. It is NO fun taking care of a sick baby---so why expose ...
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- I just asked this question last week to my doctor. My baby is due in mid December and everyone think's he'll make his appearance to all of them at the Christmas and Ch...
- I've had 2 preemies, and I've taken then both out immediately with caution. We went to church, shopping you name it.
- Both my babies were out an about at birth for the most part. My daughter (six years now) went to the mall with me on the way home from the hospital to get nursing top...
