Ebola question

RayRay007 · October 2014

I don't know much about Ebola as it isn't really a threat where I'm from. But BIL and his gf live in Dakar, Senegal. They will be coming home for Christmas, and straight to our city (often they visit her family first), so no chance to see if they develop symptoms before they will be visitng with us and our newborns.
Wtf do I do? I am not usually like this about flu etc but I'm freaking out about Ebola. I went to my doctor today and they had a huge do not enter sign if you've been or have been in contact with someone who's been in west Africa and are exhibiting fever etc. Are you only contagious if you have symptoms? I haven't talked to BIL yet about their risk/exposure or any plans they have and I know that's a starting point. Any other advice?

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feeshah · October 2014

You might not have to do anything. Who knows what restrictions will be in place come Christmas time....

Eora3 · October 2014

There have been more cases of Ebola in the US than in Senegal. At this point, your family members should be more worried about coming to visit you. Senegal has even stopped air traffic from affected countries.

RayRay007 · October 2014

After I posted this I went on the PHAC website and found more info and that there was only one case and that they've been declared Ebola free (as pp have said). I will talk to them about their exposure and remind everyone about good hygiene and remind them to keep a close eye on symptoms.

Noodlesandrice · October 2014

I would hope they would be self monitoring for signs of fever. If they aren't running a temperature, they shouldn't be contagious. Honestly though, even with all of the info in the world, I doubt it would ease your fears if you personally believe they would put you at risk...at which point my advice would be not to go then and use baby as an excuse. But really, no fever means you should be fine.

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