Anyones kiddo had/have H1N1??

Vrbka

ok well i think my kiddos might have it.. I have never payed much attention to all this crap as it annoys me that everyone always think their kid has it when they sneeze.. but unfortuantely my children woke up with all the signs but the high temp they have a low grade temp.. So i was just curious when do i need to be like ok we need to go to the dr. or if i even need to do that.. can you tell me what you did to help them out.. TIA!!

MichelleWP

My 3 boys and I all have "symptom diagnosed" H1N1 (they're only testing here if hospitalized). We haven't gone to the doctor at all - they just told us what to watch for and advised staying home if possible. I've only had low-grade fever, they had a higher fever so it's just been motrin, alternating with tylenol when in the 104 range. Vicks plug ins have helped their cough/raspiness/congestion a bit, my chest feels really tight and I've been achy (especially my head), they haven't. They've been playing normally, just a bit crabby. I hope they feel better soon! My 5 y/o has been sick since last Monday, I think he'll be ready to go back to school tomorrow or Thurs.

Brewster

Since they are under 5, they would probably be prescribed tamiflu.  Personally, unless they were completely miserable I would not give it to them.  It can cause other side effects that just make them feel even worse. Tamiflu does not cure the flu, but can lessen the symptoms/duration.  We were all on it this summer, but I didn't really understand what it was.  Unless my child had a pretty severe case, I wouldn't take it.  Looking back, we didn't need it last summer. 

If you chose no meds, then just rest and get plenty of fluids.