Joanne Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 immuno-compromised. She's 5. {{{{sick little girl}}}} My kids were with her Friday and Saturday when she became symtomatic. I have a call into my dd's rheumatologist. I'm not a fussy, high strung person on issues of communicable disease. But we do have some risk issues in our particular situation. Up until now, I have not researched tami-flu, swine flu or incubation or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesy Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Joanne, I don't know anything about the swine flu either....just wanted you to know I'm praying for your little girl and your family. God Bless. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 When my 11 year old had it this summer, my son and I were barely feeling symptoms when we started Tamiflu. It never got any worse for us, and I was worried because I'm pregnant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I'm so sorry. Praying for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Joanne - sorry you have to deal with this. Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) is available for children who have been exposed Relenza (Zanamivir) is not licensed for children/anyone with underlying respiratory or heart diseases (including asthma). The scuttlebutt around the hospital is that it may be hit or miss...not always efffective (of course that's how the antivirals have always been for regular flu) but when they work, it is great. Many docs will dose the entire family post exposure, depending on doc/family medical history both have to be administered within (I think) 10 days of exposure here's a link to the CDC's info about antivirals for H1N1 http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/antiviral.htm'>http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/antiviral.htm'>http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/antiviral.htm'>http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/antiviral.htm And here's a link to everything you never wanted to know about H1N1, courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolally Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 one side effects if you need to use one of the antivirals--in your situation it sounds like the benefit outweighs the risks, but it would be good to know what to look for. Some children have had unusual side effects from Tamiflu. will say a prayer for your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathenMom Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 it seems to be kicking off in our area pretty quickly. as of today there are three cases on my street. judging by my neighbors it's pretty bad, but not too terribly bad. from what i understand, a person is contagious 2 days before they even have symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 one side effects if you need to use one of the antivirals--in your situation it sounds like the benefit outweighs the risks, but it would be good to know what to look for. Some children have had unusual side effects from Tamiflu.will say a prayer for your family! From the CDC regarding side effects: What are the side effects of antiviral drugs in children? Reported side effects of oseltamivir are nausea and vomiting. Among children treated with oseltamivir in clinical studies, 14% had vomiting, compared with 8.5% of children getting a “placebo.†(A placebo is an inactive substance that looks the same as, and is given in the same way as, a drug in a clinical trial.) Nausea and vomiting might be less severe if oseltamivir is taken with food. In addition, there have been reports of self-injury or delirium among persons with influenza who take oseltamivir. Most of these reports have been in teenagers from Japan, and it is still not certain whether oseltamivir or the influenza virus was responsible for these behavior changes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises that people taking either of the two medications recommended for influenza (oseltamivir and zanamivir) be monitored closely for abnormal behavior. Side effects from zanamivir have been reported in fewer than 5% of people participating in clinical trials and have been reported at the same rate in people receiving zanamivir as those being given a “placebo.†Reported side effects have included diarrhea, nausea, sinusitis, nasal signs and symptoms, bronchitis, cough, headache, dizziness, and ear, nose, and throat infections. Also, zanamivir should not be used in people with underlying respiratory disease, including asthma from http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/antiviral.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 immuno-compromised. She's 5. {{{{sick little girl}}}} My kids were with her Friday and Saturday when she became symtomatic. I have a call into my dd's rheumatologist. I'm not a fussy, high strung person on issues of communicable disease. But we do have some risk issues in our particular situation. Up until now, I have not researched tami-flu, swine flu or incubation or anything. Hoping your dd's rheumatologist gives you answers. Does your dd typically fight infections well or does she have difficulty? Ds7's (he's my guy with JRA) hematologist & his pediatrician weren't any more concerned about swine flu than regular flu, but I'd be a nervous wreck if I knew he was exposed (even though there's a chance he already had it at the end of April). I hope that all y'all remain symptom free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 My oldest son woke up this am with sneezing, runny nose, chills and generalized pathetic-ness. His only positive symptom was his reaction to missing his outsourced biology class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 My oldest son woke up this am with sneezing, runny nose, chills and generalized pathetic-ness. His only positive symptom was his reaction to missing his outsourced biology class. Oh, stink. I'll be praying for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 My dd's friend came down with the H1N1 yesterday. My dd was with her on Friday and Sat. so we are waiting to see if we get it too. Here is some of the info. from her friend's email: "Per the doctor, anyone that has come into contact with her in the last 72 hours may have been exposed. Per our pediatrician, the signs are headache, fever and cough." Also here is some info. from our co-op: Know the Difference Between Cold and Swine Flu Symptoms Fever Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu. Coughing A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A nonproductive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough). Aches Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with the flu. Stuffy Nose Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu. Chills Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have the flu experience chills. Tiredness Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu. Sneezing Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. Sneezing is not common with the flu. Sudden Symptoms Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. Headache A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases. Sore Throat Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.. Chest Discomfort Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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