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Don't want to come across as cold or heartless...but, doesn't this thread belong in General Non-Softball?
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Oh my, the media frenzy is on here!!!! I dropped dd off at school this morning and the news vans and cameras were all over the place.
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Our son came down with H1N1 a couple weeks back. He was playing s*cc@r on Saturday and Sunday afternoon it hit him like a ton of bricks. Wife took him to the doctor on Monday and they diagnosed H1N1 and gave him Tamiflu. We kept him out of school for that week but he was pretty much fine by Friday. Played s*cc@r again on Saturday and scored a goal. :yahoo:
Another kid on his team came down with similar symptoms on the same day and was also sick for that week. His doctor wouldn't see him until he had a fever for 3 days. He probably had H1N1, just wasn't diagnosed. He was out of school for the week and played s*cc@r again that Saturday, all without the Tamiflu treatment.
I say this to echo earlier comments - we were told and the above experiences show that for most people H1N1 is a pretty mild flu. However, if you are in a high risk group you need to take it seriously. For example, our DD has mild asthma and when our son was diagnosed our doctor ordered Tamiflu for our DD just as a precaution.
Take all the usual precautions if you are sick. If you are high-risk make sure you get prompt treatment. But for the most part ignore the media hysterics around H1N1, it turns out it is just another strain of the flu.
Another kid on his team came down with similar symptoms on the same day and was also sick for that week. His doctor wouldn't see him until he had a fever for 3 days. He probably had H1N1, just wasn't diagnosed. He was out of school for the week and played s*cc@r again that Saturday, all without the Tamiflu treatment.
I say this to echo earlier comments - we were told and the above experiences show that for most people H1N1 is a pretty mild flu. However, if you are in a high risk group you need to take it seriously. For example, our DD has mild asthma and when our son was diagnosed our doctor ordered Tamiflu for our DD just as a precaution.
Take all the usual precautions if you are sick. If you are high-risk make sure you get prompt treatment. But for the most part ignore the media hysterics around H1N1, it turns out it is just another strain of the flu.
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In a high school of 1900 students, we had 300 out on Tuesday, over 350 out on Wednesday, I heard 400 out on Thursday, and I'm sure at least that many today. I think it's getting so much attention because of the fact we have no immunities to it yet and it is so contagious. There are now several cases of H1N1 in the school and I should find out today if my dd is one of them. But as you said, we'll get the Tamiflu and conquer it.
Congrats to your son on his goal, raellis.
Beanery - goodluck with the media attention and hope your family is able to avoid it.
Congrats to your son on his goal, raellis.
Beanery - goodluck with the media attention and hope your family is able to avoid it.
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Thanks fldjnky.
Interesting to note on H1N1 that at the time our son was sick, our school district sent a note home saying the CDC is backing off its tracking of this flu. Basic message was that H1N1 is turning out to be not that big of a deal. That was the case in our house where no one else got sick. Our son is so far the only confirmed case in his middle school (just got a note from the school saying that).
But then see your report of how many are sick at your school. Also see a report just hitting the news sites that a lot of pregnant women are being killed by H1N1. So obviously it is causing problems for some folks.
Interesting to note on H1N1 that at the time our son was sick, our school district sent a note home saying the CDC is backing off its tracking of this flu. Basic message was that H1N1 is turning out to be not that big of a deal. That was the case in our house where no one else got sick. Our son is so far the only confirmed case in his middle school (just got a note from the school saying that).
But then see your report of how many are sick at your school. Also see a report just hitting the news sites that a lot of pregnant women are being killed by H1N1. So obviously it is causing problems for some folks.
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Update ~ my dd did test positive for H1N1. It is labeled as the "flu" but the symptoms are more like a sinus infection. She began with difficulty breathing, which led to fever and coughing, which led to drainage and lethargy. The doctor originally thought she had bronchitis. After testing, lab results showed she was postive for H1N1. She never lost her appetite; never experienced nausea. It's misleading because it is not the typical flu. The school system experienced a huge wave of infected students. She was treated with antibiotics, Tamiflu and the doctor recommended either Robitussin DM or Mucinex DM for the congestion and mucus. We used the Mucinex DM because it was a higher strength. By they way, the Tamiflu was $9.50 per tablet before insurance discount.... She is fine now and back to school.
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My theory on this - its always been here but no one tested for it because they thought it didn't exist anymore.
People die every year because of the flu - it was probably the "hini" flu (thats my name for it), we just didn't know it. Its still best to take all the precautions as possible.
My suggestion to everyone is to take Acidophilus capsules. This is considered a probiotic. It is every where now - in milk, yogurt, etc. The best form of it though is at a health food store. You will find it in the fridge section and it must be kept cold. They are live (GOOD) bacteria that fight off the bad stuff. Get the kind that has at least 4 different strains and take it daily. I barely even get a cold now after taking this. Also helps with canker sores, UTI, bladder infections, etc.
Look it up on the internet for more info.
People die every year because of the flu - it was probably the "hini" flu (thats my name for it), we just didn't know it. Its still best to take all the precautions as possible.
My suggestion to everyone is to take Acidophilus capsules. This is considered a probiotic. It is every where now - in milk, yogurt, etc. The best form of it though is at a health food store. You will find it in the fridge section and it must be kept cold. They are live (GOOD) bacteria that fight off the bad stuff. Get the kind that has at least 4 different strains and take it daily. I barely even get a cold now after taking this. Also helps with canker sores, UTI, bladder infections, etc.
Look it up on the internet for more info.
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local pediatrician is a friend of mine --13 cases so far confirmed at his office. he has a large practice , sees lots of kids. MD
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while on antibiotics a person should take a probiotic. the antibiotic kills all the good bacteria in your gut, and you get diarrhea, cramps. acidophilus will help replace the good bacteria. fr
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My boss just confirmed that his 3 kids and his wife all have it. His son who plays football picked it up at high school. So its now in this area.
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Unfortunately, read this today on local news site:
Child Dies Of H1N1 In Columbus
Posted: 10:30 am EDT October 9, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus Public Health officials have confirmed the first pediatric death from H1N1 swine flu, a 14-year-old boy who died Thursday night at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
The boy lived in Columbus, according to CPH spokesman Jose Rodriguez, but his name had not been released Friday morning.
"This tragedy reinforces that the H1N1 virus is in our community, and poses a risk to us all, especially children, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions," Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long said, urging residents to get H1N1 flu vaccines when they are available.
This is the second death from H1N1 flu in Franklin County. The first was Kelsey Young, 20, who died Sept. 3, one week after giving birth.
The first doses of H1N1 nasal vaccine, which cannot be given to children under the age of two or pregnant women, are expected to arrive starting Friday and injectable vaccines are expected to arrive next week.
The vaccines will initially be targeted to high risk groups and their close contacts, including pregnant women; caregivers of children less than 6-months-old; healthcare and EMS workers; and, children 6 months to 4 years-old, Rodriguez said.
Child Dies Of H1N1 In Columbus
Posted: 10:30 am EDT October 9, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus Public Health officials have confirmed the first pediatric death from H1N1 swine flu, a 14-year-old boy who died Thursday night at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
The boy lived in Columbus, according to CPH spokesman Jose Rodriguez, but his name had not been released Friday morning.
"This tragedy reinforces that the H1N1 virus is in our community, and poses a risk to us all, especially children, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions," Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long said, urging residents to get H1N1 flu vaccines when they are available.
This is the second death from H1N1 flu in Franklin County. The first was Kelsey Young, 20, who died Sept. 3, one week after giving birth.
The first doses of H1N1 nasal vaccine, which cannot be given to children under the age of two or pregnant women, are expected to arrive starting Friday and injectable vaccines are expected to arrive next week.
The vaccines will initially be targeted to high risk groups and their close contacts, including pregnant women; caregivers of children less than 6-months-old; healthcare and EMS workers; and, children 6 months to 4 years-old, Rodriguez said.
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I heard on the news last night that the Miami student did not die from H1N1 based on autopsy results.
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Um, wrong. I've worked in health care for years, and we have never seen the flu have this kind of effect on school atendance. In many schools, 20-25% of the student body is out with the flu. The CDC didn't "stop tracking" the flu because it's no big deal - that's propaganda from a school district trying to avoid inducing panic.
The CDC did send out a release stating they are no longer categorizing the H1N1 as a "novel virus", because it is now spreading fast everywhere and is affecting all demographics, not just old or young, black or white. People of ALL ages are dying from this strain, and at a higher rate than usual, because we have ZERO antibodies built up to it. Doctors who say otherwise are just trying to quell the panic so they can avoid rushes of sick people to their offices. Doctors make little to no money packing their offices with what would be termed basic "Level 1 Visits" for patient's with flu-like symptoms, since the treatment plan for flu is fluids, rest and tylenol.
The CDC did send out a release stating they are no longer categorizing the H1N1 as a "novel virus", because it is now spreading fast everywhere and is affecting all demographics, not just old or young, black or white. People of ALL ages are dying from this strain, and at a higher rate than usual, because we have ZERO antibodies built up to it. Doctors who say otherwise are just trying to quell the panic so they can avoid rushes of sick people to their offices. Doctors make little to no money packing their offices with what would be termed basic "Level 1 Visits" for patient's with flu-like symptoms, since the treatment plan for flu is fluids, rest and tylenol.
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Um, wrong. I've worked in health care for years, and we have never seen the flu have this kind of effect on school atendance. In many schools, 20-25% of the student body is out with the flu. The CDC didn't "stop tracking" the flu because it's no big deal - that's propaganda from a school district trying to avoid inducing panic.
The CDC did send out a release stating they are no longer categorizing the H1N1 as a "novel virus", because it is now spreading fast everywhere and is affecting all demographics, not just old or young, black or white. People of ALL ages are dying from this strain, and at a higher rate than usual, because we have ZERO antibodies built up to it. Doctors who say otherwise are just trying to quell the panic so they can avoid rushes of sick people to their offices. Doctors make little to no money packing their offices with what would be termed basic "Level 1 Visits" for patient's with flu-like symptoms, since the treatment plan for flu is fluids, rest and tylenol.
Good to know, thanks for the info. Question: should kids still be vaccinated even if they have had the swine flu? I have heard we are to expect another wave in December or January. The school is going to make the vaccine available to all students once it arrives in our area.
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Um, wrong. I've worked in health care for years, and we have never seen the flu have this kind of effect on school atendance. In many schools, 20-25% of the student body is out with the flu. The CDC didn't "stop tracking" the flu because it's no big deal - that's propaganda from a school district trying to avoid inducing panic.
The CDC did send out a release stating they are no longer categorizing the H1N1 as a "novel virus", because it is now spreading fast everywhere and is affecting all demographics, not just old or young, black or white. People of ALL ages are dying from this strain, and at a higher rate than usual, because we have ZERO antibodies built up to it. Doctors who say otherwise are just trying to quell the panic so they can avoid rushes of sick people to their offices. Doctors make little to no money packing their offices with what would be termed basic "Level 1 Visits" for patient's with flu-like symptoms, since the treatment plan for flu is fluids, rest and tylenol.
CinciFURY, Thanks for some professional input. Unfortunately, too may people will be too laid back about this, which will put their loved ones at greater risk. The real numbers are staggering seeing how early it is in the season. Imagine having H1N1 and being weakened significantly to only then pickup the regular Flu or vicer-versa. This will get much worse before it gets better and those who wait or don't vaccinate are ignorant on this matter.
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We are not testing for the H1N1 flu at our hospital unless they are pregnant, hospitalized or are severely ill. If they have flu like symptoms we are diagnosing the child with the influenza. Not testing for the virus does not change the treatment we recommend.
We are recommending that they should still receive the seasonal Flu vaccine and the h1n1 (when available, hopefully starting very soon).
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Our hospital is seeing record volumes in our ED with kids with flu like symptoms. We have opened an 12pm-12am FLU-clinic to get these sick kids out of the ED waiting rooms to try to prevent to the spread to those who come in non flu-like problems. Some kids are coming in for other concerns un-flu related and wind up coming down with influenza like illness about 3 days after they were seen because they were exposed when they came in to get treatment for their original problem.
Many of the kids we are seeing with the flu are missing 3-5 days of school--along with their parents missing work too because the child can't stay at home by themselves. That is a tremendous burden for many families. Influenza is a big deal. Consider getting vaccinated if you haven't already.
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For those of you who are interested in receiving the H1N1 Vaccine:
It looks like the state has started to pre-register those who want to receive the h1n1 vaccine and we are being told that the vaccine should be available any day.
Below is the website where you can go to pre-register to receive the vaccine. This vaccine was not mandatory at our hospital (the regular Flu vaccine was mandatory)
https://h1n1vaccine.odh.ohio.gov/
The following I took directly from the website:
This system is available for individuals wanting to pre-register for the H1N1 vaccine. Individuals will be able to pre-register themselves and their dependents. The pre-registration process requires a printer. You MUST take the form with you when you receive your vaccine. Pre-registration benefits include:
- Greatly reduces the amount of time spent at the facility where you receive your vaccine.
- Improves accuracy.
- Enables you to be notified when your facility has vaccines available.
- Enables you to be notified when to receive your 2nd dose.
- Enables you to retrieve your record on this system.
- Enables public health to plan for how much product is necessary for each facility
It looks like the state has started to pre-register those who want to receive the h1n1 vaccine and we are being told that the vaccine should be available any day.
Below is the website where you can go to pre-register to receive the vaccine. This vaccine was not mandatory at our hospital (the regular Flu vaccine was mandatory)
https://h1n1vaccine.odh.ohio.gov/
The following I took directly from the website:
This system is available for individuals wanting to pre-register for the H1N1 vaccine. Individuals will be able to pre-register themselves and their dependents. The pre-registration process requires a printer. You MUST take the form with you when you receive your vaccine. Pre-registration benefits include:
- Greatly reduces the amount of time spent at the facility where you receive your vaccine.
- Improves accuracy.
- Enables you to be notified when your facility has vaccines available.
- Enables you to be notified when to receive your 2nd dose.
- Enables you to retrieve your record on this system.
- Enables public health to plan for how much product is necessary for each facility
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Excellent question. My understanding is once a person catches the H1N1 virus, they will have built up the antibodies from the strain to the point where they should be able to avoid it a second time. That's the theory anyway - unfortunately, viruses of all kinds don't always play by the rules.
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Excellent question. My understanding is once a person catches the H1N1 virus, they will have built up the antibodies from the strain to the point where they should be able to avoid it a second time. That's the theory anyway - unfortunately, viruses of all kinds don't always play by the rules.
Thank you for your response. There is so much information and so much speculation, it's getting more difficult to decide what is best for your kids.
Our local news last night reported record numbers of people going to the ER for treatment. This is not only clogging up the waiting room, these people are spreading this disease by coughing and sneezing in an room full of people who may actually need the ER and are now being placed at risk. Imagine going to the ER for a broken arm, or in need of stitches, etc. and contracting the H1N1 flu on top of it all!!