hsbaby Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 So, dd3 just tested positive for the flu. Dd13 and I have the same symptoms and are going to the dr. in the AM. My entire family has been exposed....my parents, nephew, SIL, ds7, and dh. No one else has symptoms....yet! We hired a Santato come on Christmas Eve. I don't want to give Santa the flu, but those of us currently affected shouldn't be contagious by then ...right? Would you cancel? Boohoo....I have really been looking forward to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm sorry to hear that you guys have the flu, but I'm pretty sure you'll still be contagious when Santa is scheduled to arrive. I would cancel. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 So, dd3 just tested positive for the flu. Dd13 and I have the same symptoms and are going to the dr. in the AM. My entire family has been exposed....my parents, nephew, SIL, ds7, and dh. No one else has symptoms....yet! We hired a Santato come on Christmas Eve. I don't want to give Santa the flu, but those of us currently affected shouldn't be contagious by then ...right? Would you cancel? Boohoo....I have really been looking forward to this. With influenza, you are contagious for about 24 hours before symptoms start, and then are at your most contagious for the first few days after developing symptoms. How long someone is contagious depends on their age and health. Kids and people with compromised immune systems can shed virus for weeks, although most are probably contagious for a week or less. You shed less virus as time goes on and as symptoms subside, so are less contagious. I'd cancel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 You're probably right:(. I know this is likely ds7's last year of "believing" and I wanted to make it special. My parents hired a Santa when I was around that age and it is one of my favorite Christmas memories. Waaahhhhhh:(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I would call Santa and give him the choice. Some people may not care....others may have a sick wife at home that the flu could be fatal for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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