flu
-
- Regular Contributor
- Posts: 214
- Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:24 pm
flu
My 11 year old was diagnosed on Monday with Influenza A. The pediatrician did not give her Tamiflu. We all had the shot but apparently it doesn't matter this year. So....she just accidentally coughed right in front of me as I was taking her thermometer out of her mouth and now I'm really worried. I am keenly aware that I may be jumping the gun, but is it worth it to call my pcp about the possibility of getting Tamiflu tomorrow? Or should I wait and see if I develop symptoms before I call? Also, can we take Tamiflu? It's an antiviral not antibiotic but I don't even know. I tested negative 21 months ago. Oh, and we're supposed to leave for Disney the first week in February....
-
- Long Time Contributor
- Posts: 1889
- Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:52 pm
Re: flu
I've not heard of Tamiflu being used preventively in the way that you're wondering about. As for your exposure to your daughter's cough, though it's not ideal that this happened, probably nine times out of ten when one develops an illness there's no obvious trigger -- and, conversely, probably nine times out of ten something that is clearly a risk factor such as you describes leads to no illness. Hope your daughter feels better soon.
If your illness was preceded by use of a medication, e.g., an antibiotic, please fill out an FDA Adverse Event Report at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm
-
- Long Time Contributor
- Posts: 10852
- Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:23 pm
Re: flu
I have Tamiflu here because I can't get the flu shot, but I am not supposed to take it unless I get symptoms and then I need to take it right away because it works best if you take it within 24-48 hours. Wait and see what happens and meanwhile try to get as much rest as possible. I teach high school and we already have kids sick and they come back when they should not be back yet. They cough, sneeze, and even come with fevers. Keeping my fingers crossed, and so should you.
Return to “General C. diff. Discussion”
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 22 guests