She was fine when she went to school - looking forward to today as it was going to be a "fun" day with all kinds of activities this afternoon - including making ice cream..
She was in her literature class when the teacher noticed that she looked extremely pale.. Teacher asked her if she was okay - she said no - and asked to go to the nurses office.. No temp at that time, but she said she felt sick to her stomach, had a sore throat, and her arms and legs felt like "jello".. They called my DD and she picked her up..
Within a half-hour of being home she had a temp of 101 and fell right to sleep for 2 hours.. When she woke up she was complaining that her throat hurt, she was getting a headache, and it hurt to bend her arms and legs..
DD was going to call the doctor to find out what she should do (if anything other than the routine stuff) considering today is Friday.. She hasn't called me back yet, so I don't know what he said..
Yes - I'm worried.. DD and her DH are worried.. But I guess all we can do now is hope that it's "something else" - or if it's the flu, she ends up with a mild case..
Whether it's the flu or not, it's very upsetting that the ball has been dropped in terms of getting children vaccinated when they need to be in a school setting every day.. The school had a clinic set up, but it fell through because they still haven't received the vaccines.. Some pediatricians offices have it, but still aren't giving it to all of the children - only those with prior respiratory issues and such - because there just isn't enough to go around yet..
If it is the flu, within what time frame would my DD and her DH get it - if in fact they come down with it themselves?
I was planning on moving back to their place the weekend of the 21st - but even if I get my shot on Tuesday, I won't be protected yet - right?
Vent over..![]()
She was fine when she went to school - looking forward to today as it was going to be a "fun" day with all kinds of activities this afternoon - including making ice cream..
She was in her literature class when the teacher noticed that she looked extremely pale.. Teacher asked her if she was okay - she said no - and asked to go to the nurses office.. No temp at that time, but she said she felt sick to her stomach, had a sore throat, and her arms and legs felt like "jello".. They called my DD and she picked her up..
Within a half-hour of being home she had a temp of 101 and fell right to sleep for 2 hours.. When she woke up she was complaining that her throat hurt, she was getting a headache, and it hurt to bend her arms and legs..
DD was going to call the doctor to find out what she should do (if anything other than the routine stuff) considering today is Friday.. She hasn't called me back yet, so I don't know what he said..
Yes - I'm worried.. DD and her DH are worried.. But I guess all we can do now is hope that it's "something else" - or if it's the flu, she ends up with a mild case..
Whether it's the flu or not, it's very upsetting that the ball has been dropped in terms of getting children vaccinated when they need to be in a school setting every day.. The school had a clinic set up, but it fell through because they still haven't received the vaccines.. Some pediatricians offices have it, but still aren't giving it to all of the children - only those with prior respiratory issues and such - because there just isn't enough to go around yet..
If it is the flu, within what time frame would my DD and her DH get it - if in fact they come down with it themselves?
I was planning on moving back to their place the weekend of the 21st - but even if I get my shot on Tuesday, I won't be protected yet - right?
Vent over..![]()
i think, and i could be very wrong, but i think that once someone starts to show flu symptoms, they have already been contageous for a little while. so her parents have probably already been exposed for awhile.![]()
Not to worry - I have no problem with your post..![]()
I just don't happen to agree with your statement "It's the flu" - as though it were a typical flu.. I think there is much more to worry about this year - for the target age group as well as people such as myself who are at high risk - but everyone is certainly entitled to have their own opinion.. It would be pretty boring around here if we all agreed on everything.. LOL..
Thank you..
And you're right - worrying certainly won't help - so I'm going to do my best to "keep it at bay"..![]()
The best advice I was ever given was "don't worry until it's time to start worrying". Worrying about the "what-ifs" only seeks to wind you up. Enjoy the extra time up at the lake!![]()