Tamiflu

[Rebjane]

Looking for some input from the experts. The flu is in our area and some kids are getting it even though thye have been vaccinated. Our neighbor had it who of course plays with my son(no CF). So this am my son said his tummy hurt and legs hurt. He has no fever and ate some toast, kept him home from school to be on the safe side. I called our ped cause I was concerned he could be coming down with the flu and our ped said to call right away if we suspect it. Anyhow(sorry if so long) our ped said that what my son is complaining of does does sound like the flu, that is would be more like high fever, head ache, dry cough, body aches, which I know this. So he's not giving my son the tamiflu at this point but if he seems to get a fever and other symptoms to bring him in. The pediatrician called back and said he could give Maggie (with CF) tamiflu prophylactically(low dose) for 2 weeks if I want cause she's high risk or to wait and bring her in right away and then get the reugular tamiflu for 5 days at regular dose if she really gets the flu. I'm weighing my options, said I'ld think about it, I'm feeling like i should wait,,, and not do the prophylactic tamilfu but I can't give a good reason why. anyway looking for experience and i trust my pediatrician and I think he was thinking about what would be a good option looking for our best interest.

TIA

 

[Rebjane]

Looking for some input from the experts. The flu is in our area and some kids are getting it even though thye have been vaccinated. Our neighbor had it who of course plays with my son(no CF). So this am my son said his tummy hurt and legs hurt. He has no fever and ate some toast, kept him home from school to be on the safe side. I called our ped cause I was concerned he could be coming down with the flu and our ped said to call right away if we suspect it. Anyhow(sorry if so long) our ped said that what my son is complaining of does does sound like the flu, that is would be more like high fever, head ache, dry cough, body aches, which I know this. So he's not giving my son the tamiflu at this point but if he seems to get a fever and other symptoms to bring him in. The pediatrician called back and said he could give Maggie (with CF) tamiflu prophylactically(low dose) for 2 weeks if I want cause she's high risk or to wait and bring her in right away and then get the reugular tamiflu for 5 days at regular dose if she really gets the flu. I'm weighing my options, said I'ld think about it, I'm feeling like i should wait,,, and not do the prophylactic tamilfu but I can't give a good reason why. anyway looking for experience and i trust my pediatrician and I think he was thinking about what would be a good option looking for our best interest.

TIA

 

[Rebjane]

Looking for some input from the experts. The flu is in our area and some kids are getting it even though thye have been vaccinated. Our neighbor had it who of course plays with my son(no CF). So this am my son said his tummy hurt and legs hurt. He has no fever and ate some toast, kept him home from school to be on the safe side. I called our ped cause I was concerned he could be coming down with the flu and our ped said to call right away if we suspect it. Anyhow(sorry if so long) our ped said that what my son is complaining of does does sound like the flu, that is would be more like high fever, head ache, dry cough, body aches, which I know this. So he's not giving my son the tamiflu at this point but if he seems to get a fever and other symptoms to bring him in. The pediatrician called back and said he could give Maggie (with CF) tamiflu prophylactically(low dose) for 2 weeks if I want cause she's high risk or to wait and bring her in right away and then get the reugular tamiflu for 5 days at regular dose if she really gets the flu. I'm weighing my options, said I'ld think about it, I'm feeling like i should wait,,, and not do the prophylactic tamilfu but I can't give a good reason why. anyway looking for experience and i trust my pediatrician and I think he was thinking about what would be a good option looking for our best interest.

TIA

 

[NoExcuses]

I think Tamiflu prophylatically is a horrible idea. Tamiflu is for viruses with antibiotics is for bacteria.

Using something prophylatically at low dose, whether it's an anti-virus med or an anti-biotic is the perfect recipe for developing resistance.

If you have the flu, use it. If not, wait until you get it, then use it. If you don't agree with your doc that your daughter doesn't have the flu, go to another doc and see what that doc thinks. If he agrees with you, he'll give you Tamiflu for use right now.

I think prophylatixis is not a smart idea.

 

[NoExcuses]

I think Tamiflu prophylatically is a horrible idea. Tamiflu is for viruses with antibiotics is for bacteria.

Using something prophylatically at low dose, whether it's an anti-virus med or an anti-biotic is the perfect recipe for developing resistance.

If you have the flu, use it. If not, wait until you get it, then use it. If you don't agree with your doc that your daughter doesn't have the flu, go to another doc and see what that doc thinks. If he agrees with you, he'll give you Tamiflu for use right now.

I think prophylatixis is not a smart idea.

 

[NoExcuses]

I think Tamiflu prophylatically is a horrible idea. Tamiflu is for viruses with antibiotics is for bacteria.

Using something prophylatically at low dose, whether it's an anti-virus med or an anti-biotic is the perfect recipe for developing resistance.

If you have the flu, use it. If not, wait until you get it, then use it. If you don't agree with your doc that your daughter doesn't have the flu, go to another doc and see what that doc thinks. If he agrees with you, he'll give you Tamiflu for use right now.

I think prophylatixis is not a smart idea.

 

[NoExcuses]

And the best way to avoid the flu, even if it's going around, it keep your hands out of your nose & mouth & eyes.

There's almost no other way for the flu to get inside your body than through your nose & mouth & eyes.

Even if you insist on puting your hands in your nose & mouth & eyes, wash with warm soap & water for 20 seconds and you will reduce the chance that you'll get the virus.

Just be mindful.

 

[NoExcuses]

And the best way to avoid the flu, even if it's going around, it keep your hands out of your nose & mouth & eyes.

There's almost no other way for the flu to get inside your body than through your nose & mouth & eyes.

Even if you insist on puting your hands in your nose & mouth & eyes, wash with warm soap & water for 20 seconds and you will reduce the chance that you'll get the virus.

Just be mindful.

 

[NoExcuses]

And the best way to avoid the flu, even if it's going around, it keep your hands out of your nose & mouth & eyes.

There's almost no other way for the flu to get inside your body than through your nose & mouth & eyes.

Even if you insist on puting your hands in your nose & mouth & eyes, wash with warm soap & water for 20 seconds and you will reduce the chance that you'll get the virus.

Just be mindful.

 

[Ratatosk]

I took it a few years ago. DS's doctor gave us all prescriptions, even though we all had flu shots for in the event that kids in DS's preschool or our coworkers started "dropping like flies" from influenza. The intent was should people in close proximity to us get influenze, we would get prescriptions filled. Our doctor indicated that even though his family all had flu shots, his son had gotten influenza A, so they all went on it.

My intern, who used my desk, phone and computer came in with the flu (should've slapped her), so I took it just in case. BTW, it was NOT covered by insurance, so a 14 day supply cost me well over $100.

Did the neighborkid really have the flu or is it a stomach virus or rotavirus? You can have your son tested to see if its influenza A, B.... Then you'd know for sure. I'm sorta at a similar quandry right now -- DH has a fever and a headache -- said his muscles ached -- and his skin hurt <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> So I told him he might want to go to the doctor and be tested, so he doesn't give his illness to the rest of us.

Oh, and DS's doctor indicated that giving tamiflu as a preventative, was fine. Shouldn't cause any adverse affects. That if need be we could refill his script a couple of times should there be a nasty flu epidemic in the area.

 

[Ratatosk]

I took it a few years ago. DS's doctor gave us all prescriptions, even though we all had flu shots for in the event that kids in DS's preschool or our coworkers started "dropping like flies" from influenza. The intent was should people in close proximity to us get influenze, we would get prescriptions filled. Our doctor indicated that even though his family all had flu shots, his son had gotten influenza A, so they all went on it.

My intern, who used my desk, phone and computer came in with the flu (should've slapped her), so I took it just in case. BTW, it was NOT covered by insurance, so a 14 day supply cost me well over $100.

Did the neighborkid really have the flu or is it a stomach virus or rotavirus? You can have your son tested to see if its influenza A, B.... Then you'd know for sure. I'm sorta at a similar quandry right now -- DH has a fever and a headache -- said his muscles ached -- and his skin hurt <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> So I told him he might want to go to the doctor and be tested, so he doesn't give his illness to the rest of us.

Oh, and DS's doctor indicated that giving tamiflu as a preventative, was fine. Shouldn't cause any adverse affects. That if need be we could refill his script a couple of times should there be a nasty flu epidemic in the area.

 

[Ratatosk]

I took it a few years ago. DS's doctor gave us all prescriptions, even though we all had flu shots for in the event that kids in DS's preschool or our coworkers started "dropping like flies" from influenza. The intent was should people in close proximity to us get influenze, we would get prescriptions filled. Our doctor indicated that even though his family all had flu shots, his son had gotten influenza A, so they all went on it.

My intern, who used my desk, phone and computer came in with the flu (should've slapped her), so I took it just in case. BTW, it was NOT covered by insurance, so a 14 day supply cost me well over $100.

Did the neighborkid really have the flu or is it a stomach virus or rotavirus? You can have your son tested to see if its influenza A, B.... Then you'd know for sure. I'm sorta at a similar quandry right now -- DH has a fever and a headache -- said his muscles ached -- and his skin hurt <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> So I told him he might want to go to the doctor and be tested, so he doesn't give his illness to the rest of us.

Oh, and DS's doctor indicated that giving tamiflu as a preventative, was fine. Shouldn't cause any adverse affects. That if need be we could refill his script a couple of times should there be a nasty flu epidemic in the area.

 

[Rebjane]

Thanks for your input. I was typing so fast, that I had so many typos. The ped thought my son's symptoms do not sound like the flu. The neighborhood kid was diagnosed with influenza type A by culture. He however had a high fever, throwing up , stomach pain and he had not been vaccinated. I'm feeling like such a worrywart(as usual). My son who was vaccinated for the flu has no fever, he just had lunch and is playing video games,,, doesn't seem flu-like to me. But the kids at school are all sick and the ped said that even some kids who are vaccinated are getting the flu just not as bad. Another one of my son's friends had a fever of 106 had all the typical flu symptoms and his sister got it and this morning his other brother complained of stomache ache and leg pain (like my son). they were vaccinated these kids for the flu. I don't think they got a flu culture (according to thier mom cause the little boy couldn't take anymore poking and prodding). We always wash our hands and such but with 2 kids it's near impossible to keep them apart without making one of them feel bad. I don't want to bring Sammy in just yet for a culture for the flu because #1 he does not have a fever and #2 if I bring him in he'll probobly get the flu at the doc's office. So hopefully it's just a stomache bug or maybe Sammy just wanted to make his mom crazy while he plays video games!

 

[Rebjane]

Thanks for your input. I was typing so fast, that I had so many typos. The ped thought my son's symptoms do not sound like the flu. The neighborhood kid was diagnosed with influenza type A by culture. He however had a high fever, throwing up , stomach pain and he had not been vaccinated. I'm feeling like such a worrywart(as usual). My son who was vaccinated for the flu has no fever, he just had lunch and is playing video games,,, doesn't seem flu-like to me. But the kids at school are all sick and the ped said that even some kids who are vaccinated are getting the flu just not as bad. Another one of my son's friends had a fever of 106 had all the typical flu symptoms and his sister got it and this morning his other brother complained of stomache ache and leg pain (like my son). they were vaccinated these kids for the flu. I don't think they got a flu culture (according to thier mom cause the little boy couldn't take anymore poking and prodding). We always wash our hands and such but with 2 kids it's near impossible to keep them apart without making one of them feel bad. I don't want to bring Sammy in just yet for a culture for the flu because #1 he does not have a fever and #2 if I bring him in he'll probobly get the flu at the doc's office. So hopefully it's just a stomache bug or maybe Sammy just wanted to make his mom crazy while he plays video games!

 

[Rebjane]

Thanks for your input. I was typing so fast, that I had so many typos. The ped thought my son's symptoms do not sound like the flu. The neighborhood kid was diagnosed with influenza type A by culture. He however had a high fever, throwing up , stomach pain and he had not been vaccinated. I'm feeling like such a worrywart(as usual). My son who was vaccinated for the flu has no fever, he just had lunch and is playing video games,,, doesn't seem flu-like to me. But the kids at school are all sick and the ped said that even some kids who are vaccinated are getting the flu just not as bad. Another one of my son's friends had a fever of 106 had all the typical flu symptoms and his sister got it and this morning his other brother complained of stomache ache and leg pain (like my son). they were vaccinated these kids for the flu. I don't think they got a flu culture (according to thier mom cause the little boy couldn't take anymore poking and prodding). We always wash our hands and such but with 2 kids it's near impossible to keep them apart without making one of them feel bad. I don't want to bring Sammy in just yet for a culture for the flu because #1 he does not have a fever and #2 if I bring him in he'll probobly get the flu at the doc's office. So hopefully it's just a stomache bug or maybe Sammy just wanted to make his mom crazy while he plays video games!