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Infant & H1N1 Flu
Asked by E.J. from Hartford
on September 1, 2009
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i was wondering if anyone had an infant who contracted the swine flu - i have an almost 4 month old son and am concerned about him contracting the swine flu. my husban...
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- Hi, My doctor told me that infants need to be at least 6 months old to get the flu vaccine, so they recommend that everyone else who is in frequent contact with them (...
- My 2 year old had this in the spring and gave it to me. I had it very badly and my 4 month old got a very 'diluted' version. My doctor and his pediatrician said that t...
- I agree with the other posters on this. It is most important to remember that H1N1 is no more dangerous than the seasonal flu - in fact, some will argue it is a little...
7Th Month Old with the Flu
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on February 20, 2008
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My 7th month old daughter has the flu. I noticed she wasn't feeling well on Friday when I picked her up from daycare. She was officially diagnosed on Saturday and fo...
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- My 2 year old was diagnosed last Monday morning ( a week ago) with the flu. She still has the cough, but it's getting better. She was down for about 4 days...her fev...
- My 14 yr old son had what started as the flu at 8 months, we couldn't keep the fever down as you've been able to, and tried for four days, but he ended up being hospit...
- Sorry your little one isn't feeling well! Try Vicks Vaporub on the bottoms of the feet and then put socks on while your baby sleeps, that will ease the cough!
Flu Shots
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on November 12, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Just wondering what the latest is on the flu shot. We did get the shot last year (myself and two kids, then 2 and 7 months) but all still got sick. My hu...
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- I just got the flu shot end of October. I am pushing my husband to get it as well. He was sick last year for 4 days and his body hurt so bad. My little one got the ...
- N.-I work with a vast amount of all different kinds of doctors from gps, ob/gyns, peds and Nmd's to dcs. ALL flu shots still contain thermisol. It is the one vaccine...
- They already figured out they got one of the viruses wrong for this flu season...so it is only about 10% effective, but the medical community will not tell you that in...
My Father Is Dying & Trouble with Family
Asked by S.L. from Kansas City
on February 27, 2008
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I just need some insight from people that have been through similar. I am trying hard to stay out of the family "stuff" right now. But it's hard not being drug in.
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- Dear S., I am sorry for all that your going through, but your dad would not be put on hospice unless he was dying and he didn't want any "heroic" measures taken. I...
- I would just distance yourself from your family. It sounds like you have different morals than they do. Our pastor was just talking about this a few Sundays ago. Some...
- Suzie,sounds like my family to a T, there is really nothing you can do, but say good bye to your dad and leave it at that, I had to do that with 2 sisters 2 years ago,...
Thoughts on the Flu Vaccine
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on March 3, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I am just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the flu vaccine, especially for children. I never get the vaccine, and neither does my husband, and we ...
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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...
Flu Mist
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on November 10, 2008
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Has anyone given thier toddler the flu mist over the shot? Any reactions or side effects? I am considering the mist for my just turned 2 son. He does not do well with ...
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- The difference between the flu shot and the flu mist is a big difference indeed. The flu shot contains a "dead" flu virus. While the flu mist contains a "live" flu vir...
- My son is almost 4 and had the Mist last year and this year and no side effects or anything. He was definitely exposed to the flu last year (roommate and daughter had...
- I would not give the mist simply because it is a live, weakened virus. Everything people used to complain about with the shot - how it gave some of them the flu - can...
Worried About H1N1!!!
Asked by J.B. from Decatur
on August 14, 2009
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I am 33 weeks and 4days pregnant and I am so worried about H1N1!!! I was just kind of wondering if anyone else is upset and worried about this or am I just being crazy...
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- You should refer to the CDC for updates on H1NI: http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/ You can subscribe to their site for daily updates. There is a vaccination in development...
- There was an article I believe in USA Today (don't quote me) but how the hype was nonsense. Like the other post said, it is just a flu that takes longer to get rid of...
- It's no worse than a regular flu, and you have no greater chance of getting it than regular flu. Do you live in terror every year over the regular flu? No. So why w...
Flu Mist Reactions
Asked by T.T. from Austin
on December 17, 2008
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My son and daughter just got the flu mist on Monday. My daughter(4yr)started getting getting hoarse last night before bed. She then woke up in the middle of the night ...
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- I don't have much new info to give you but I can tell you our experience to compare to others. My son had the flu mist in September before cold and flu season got bad...
- It's probably hard to tell if it's a reaction or just a cold. I had one child get the shot and one get the mist (needle phobia). It was fine for us. We get the vacin...
- Yes, this is common. It happens because the mist is a live vaccine. The shot doesn't have these reactions. My son had the mist this year and the same thing happened. I...
How to Talk to the Daycare Lady
Asked by C.V. from San Francisco
on August 10, 2009
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Recently I have gone back to work and my 4.5 month old son started daycare part time. He seems to always come home dirty. Whether it be dirty socks or the other day hi...
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- Hi C., I have to agree with the woman who said to just nicely bring it up and see what happens from there. It will be awkward but it must be done and you'll feel m...
- C., It sounds like the people who recomended her may not have taken an infant to daycare, or they just weren't paying attention. Everyone is right, there is a limit a...
- Just say it nicely, but you are paying her so you have a right to say whatever you want. Just start with, "I'm concerned that..." If she has a problem with your talk...
White Colored Bowel Movements
Asked by J.G. from Portland
on July 25, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter recently had a bout of throwing up and diarrhea. When she had a normal bowel movement yesterday she had forgotten to flush. When I went in the ...
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- My daughter recently had this same problem. Got the flu wouldn't eat for almost 2 weeks and constant white poop. Doctor ran all these tests and they all came back fi...
- I did not read the responses, am at work and don't have time. My husbans boss recently had what he called "blonde" poop. It turned out he had contracted Hepatitis. He'...
- I don't wan tto scare you. but I think that you need to go have he cheeked by a doctor. My sisters daughter has a disorder that can show up in mych the same way. PLEAS...
