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Flu Shots
But if you guys really don't get sick, and the flu virus always seems to skip .... True flu, or influenza, is not the same as a cold virus, and causes many ...
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- I do not give myself or my kids the flu shot. My kids get sick but usually coughs, strep or just cold never the really bad flu. I have a friend who gets it every year ...
- If you and your kids are hardly ever sick, except for the occasional cold, etc., you do not need flu shots. I have never gotten one and my kids haven't either, and we...
- TOTALLY up to you. Do your research on the risks of getting the flu and what the possible side effects are. If you are willing to deal with your kids getting the flu...
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Questions
Sep 5, 2009 ... I would love to hear from someone who has had a school age child with the H1N1 flu virus I know we hear on the news about the potential ...
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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?!
Flu
Read all 8 responses: "I have the flu, how can i prevent my 21 month from ... Don't touch your babys eyes, nose or mouth as the virus can enter that way. ...
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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
Virus Symptoms
Hey I was wondering if anyone can tell me if the same virus can have completely different ... The CDC gava a broad list of symptoms for this new flu strain. ...
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- Hi A., I'm not a doctor, but my thoughts would be it probably is the same virus. Some children vomit with high fevers and others dont. My children act differently w...
- A., This happened to our family over the winter. Same virus, different symptoms for everyone. It has to do with the level of antiboties your body has. Everyone i...
- People can show the same symptoms to the same illness but not always is that true. The CDC gava a broad list of symptoms for this new flu strain. Make sure they were ...
Flu
With the new flu virus that is going around it probably wouldn't hurt to take him in to see the doctor though. I don't think any of the symptoms he has are ...
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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 Mist
Sep 28, 2009 ... Read all 9 responses: "My 3 yr old daughter received Flu Mist this ... it's just a coincidence and she has picked up a cold virus....believe ...
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- Hi K., My son has had the flu mist a total of two times now and never has any side affects. It sounds like a cold. Hope your little one is feeling better....
- I would agree....I bet it's just a coincidence and she has picked up a cold virus....believe me when I tell you that it is ramapant right now....both of my twin boys a...
- It could be a cold, an ear infection, or a sinus infection. It's most likely not from the flumist.
Flu Shot
Sep 15, 2009 ... The flu vaccine only contains 4 strains and there are over 400. You can not vaccinate away a virus plus there are so many toxins in it and ...
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- I always give my son the flu shot because he is in a 'school' setting (he's 2 1/2 and in daycare). I have no idea and no control over what the other kids do when it ...
- Just another view on the swine flu thing...under 1500 have died worldwide from the swine flu..more will die of the regular flu. The regular flu vaccine contains about ...
- Hi P.-we do not vaccinate for that either. There are so many good articles out there on keeping your immune system functioning optimally. The flu vaccine only contai...
Flu Vaccinations. Do You Believe?
Oct 9, 2009 ... I'm wondering about opinions/viewpoints on flu vaccines, most specifically..." ... of virus and if memory serves me correctly just pointed out the flu shot ...
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- N. - personally, no one in my family has every received the flu vaccine and we rarely get the crud that is going around. My children are older, 20 and 16, so they had...
- Like Beth, when I read "...got the flu twice last year..", I had to pause and wonder. Getting Influenza is actually not very common. Too many people mistakely call eve...
- I am one that does not believe in flu shots. My loved ones that have gotten the flu in the past ended up with the worst bouts of flu ever in the year they got the sho...
14 Month Old with Flu B
Unfortuanately the flu does that. Tamiflu does not cure the symptoms but it does stop the virus from reproducing so that your child won't get any worse that ...
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- All 3 of my kids have been suffering from the flu this week. Needless to say I am at my wit's end! 24 hours after the onset of their symptoms I learned they were ex...
- Hello, as long as he got the Tamaflu w/in 24-48 hour of his 1st symptoms he should be getting better within 4 days.The best luvin you can give is to treat the symptom...
- Well the Flu stinks and it is always scary when they are sooo young. Piggy back the Meds and watch the temp. Over 104, it's time for a bath to get it down. Don't be a...
Thoughts on the Flu Vaccine
We also do not get the flu really in our family, and the vaccine only works against the 3-4 strains of the virus they think people will be most likely to ...
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- The flu vaccine is one of the easiest and most effective ways of keeping your family healthy through the flu season. Getting your son vaccinated not only protects him...
- We skipped the flu vaccine for our 14 month old son, and neither my husband or I have ever received it. We put careful consideration into the vaccines he receives, ...
- A., In 1996, I had the flu. Not the puking stomach flu, but the full on 105 degree fever, hulucinating, coughing till I threw up, aches and pains everywhere, horri...
