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Infant Eating After the Flu
Read all 18 responses: "My daughter had a severe case of the flu that lasted for about 1 1/2 weeks. Her doctor told me to give ... Next question: Flu Season ...
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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...
Have You Gotten the Swine Flu Vaccine for You or Your Child?
3) the shots may offer protection for my unborn child who will be in a hospital at peak flu season (and there isn't much to be done to help an infant if she ...
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- My husband and I got our 8 month old vaccinated against both the seasonal flu and H1N1. Everything that I was going to say, LL (first poster) has already said. So, I...
- I have 3 children and 2 out of 3 of them caught swine flu. It was horrible!! The same week they caught it, our doctors office had a supply of the vaccines so we took o...
- L., we chose not to get vaccinated. I just have lots of questions about this vaccine that have not been answered and I am just uncomfortable with it in general. I'm ...
Pregnant & Swine Flu Shot
Oct 21, 2009 ... Also, the added bonus is that my unborn baby, who will be born during flu season but will be too young to vaccinate and will be still ...
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- Trust your gut, not a doctor. They are not all-knowing, despite popular belief. Do your own research and you will find the clarity you are seeking.
- Dr Oz took the vaccine on air but said in an interview that he was not having his children vaccinated. I would not do it. Sambucol is very effective in combating flu...
- Many people suffer from the flu each year, a lot of them die from it. . .the swine flu vaccine is not "new", it is the same as the normal flu vaccine, but it has the H...
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Questions
Sep 5, 2009 ... I understand your concerns but my 14 yr old had the swine flu over the summer and really ... Next question Cold and Flu Season WorriesH1N1 ...
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- I understand your concerns but my 14 yr old had the swine flu over the summer and really it was much lighter than any flu we have experienced. He had been to a youth ...
- My son developed the cold symptoms, congestion, and sore throat. 2 days later came the fever. Took him to the Dr.he tested positive for the flu.I asked if he would be ...
- Great question! I'm also curious peoples opinion on the vaccine. To give or not to give?!
Swine Flu Shot
Oct 21, 2009 ... The reality is that it is very early on in the flu season and the death rate is very high. And if this vaccine can prevent that, ...
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- Dr. Jay Gordon, a well known pediatrician in Santa Monica does not advise using the H1N1 Vaccine. In fact, he thinks it might be terribly dangerous to not develop a "n...
- My dad called me yesterday saying he had asked his doctor, who has young children, about the swine flu shot. His doctor not only said he was not getting it, but that ...
- To be honest...no way in hell! I wouldn't shoot an untested, live virus that is full of mercury into my child. And even less of a chance I would do it if I were preg...
Flu Shots
Read all 4 responses: "My daughter is 8yrs old and hasn't had a flu shot ever. I was going to get it for her this past flu season.
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- Yes, my son had his flu shot for the first time this winter and they gave him 2 about a month apart or so. I think that is standard for infants, but I'm not sure for ...
- My children did. They received the first shot and then they had to come back for a booster. The next year they only needed the 1 shot. I hope that helps.
- I am a Pediatric nurse and it is highly recommended for kids. Since she has never had one she would have to get 2 a month apart. If she is over the age of nine she wil...
Flu Shot
Sep 28, 2009 ... There are still concerns that the virus could return in the fall, in the typical flu season, as a stronger strain. ...
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- I used to work in a clinic setting and was required to get flu shots every year. If I did get the flu, it seemed I'd get a very light case and was feeling better much...
- Dear Kim: I've been very involved with the autism community in my city for years and organize monthly meetings; I'm also an advocate for many parents and their kids ...
- There seems to be a lot of misinformation out there about vaccines. Here's the thing. Getting a vaccine does improve your immune system in that you can NEVER get the s...
Staying Away from Colds While Nursing
Oct 24, 2009 ... I am nursing also, so I know it is important to stay healthy during flu season. Along with my prenatal vitamins I also take an extra vitamin ...
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- Hi, I got some of this product as samples, then bought more for the family. It doesnt taste all that good, I dont like fruity stuff (there are different flavors)- the...
- When I feel something coming on, I gargle with listerine every few hours. That kills the cold virus, which apparently replicates in the back of your throat (which I'm ...
- Vitamin C rest and try to avoid sick people.
Have You or Your Kids Caught Swine Flu?
Oct 27, 2009 ... This is dose for the "flu" season, I half the dose in the summer. And if we are in contact with a lot of people (mall, play area etc. ...
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- me and my kids got it about 2 weeks ago. My youngest(3yrs) got the sickest. He was sick for 8 days- though the first 4 were the worst. My 8 yr old had it for 5 days...
- My 14 yr old daughter was diagnosed with swine/h1n1 about 3 weeks ago. It was not as horrid as I had heard. My daughter rarely gets sick...we have been one of the ...
- My BFF's son had it during the summer. He came down with it on Thursday night -- he did feel totally lousy. He got Tamiflu on Friday and was fine by Monday.
10Yr Old Niece with Terrible Hygiene...
Oct 7, 2009 ... I'd just establish that as a new house policy, especially w/flu season around the corner. I've got friends who meet their kids at the front ...
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- can you ask her to help you bathe your girls? narrate as you wash them, because that teaches the little ones. name the body parts as you go. my mom used to exclaim,...
- The good news is that she learned her behavior and habits, and she can relearn or learn new ones. However, I do think you will want to talk with her mom. Can you hav...
- check with mom... then sit down and CLEARLY discuss in a loving manner that you can smell her, you've noticed her hair is getting greasy, etc. Point out how great she...
