How to look after child when you have swine flu?

Question:
i have swine flu and am the single mother of a two year old. I've had it for two days now, today is worse. i can barely stand up, i cannot eat a thing but i have somehow managed to keep my baby clothed and fed and warm. just wondering if anyone else has been in this position. i am in so much physical pain and am so weak and tired, all i want to do is sleep. i have no tv and no support round here at all. also wondering how long it will last? it doesn't seem to be getting any better and am too weak to go to the chemist and get tamiflu
Answer:
We are so sorry to hear you feel unwell and we know it's difficult to look after a toddler while you are sick. Honestly, you are in a very difficult situation but it sounds like you are doing a great job - your baby is clothed fed and warm so just do the necessities for the next few days.

You are likely to feel unwell for about a week. We suggest if you are taking any over the counter medication for pain relief that you time it so it will be most effective when your toddler is most active. Remember it takes about 15-20 minutes for most people to get relief. That way it will work best when you are tending to your child.

Also, when you do have to dress the baby or prepare a meal get out the next change of cloths and prepare 2 meals at once. I will only take a few more minutes but you can be somewhat prepared for the next feeding or changing time.

Take a few minutes to put some necessities right beside your couch if that is where you are resting. Have your toddlers toys, books and other things they like to do within arms reach.

You said you don't have a TV but could you find a couple of videos online your toddler could watch or some music they may like to listen too - it will kept them entertained and you can continue to rest.

Most important, as soon as your little one is off to bed, no matter what you feel must get done, just leave it! Go sleep each and every time your toddler is sleeping.

We know this isn't a lot of help but we hope a couple suggestions help you out. Let's hope your baby doesn't get sick too. We have a great Squidoo Lens that you can get to from our home page http://www.newchildsafety.com that talks all about Children and H1N1.

Good luck and everyone here at New Child Safety is hoping you feel better soon!!! Source(s): www.newchildsafety.com

My husband just got confirmed for the flu. He has been home for 3 days and finally he went to th dr?

Question:
they gave me a prescription for tamiflu too because they said i will for sure get it. my question is if i only feel tired and a little bit of body ache but nothing bad should i start it or wait until i have more pronounced symptoms? how does tamiflu make you feel and do we need to eat before we take it
Answer:
Since you can use tamiflu to prevent a flu altogether, it's definitely safe to take when you have the first symptoms. The earlier you start, the faster you'll get better and the less sick you'll get.

Swine Flu brought a Horrible Chest Congestion That Won't Go Away?

Question:
4 weeks ago I woke up with severe chest congestion. I couldn't breathe
I went to the doctor for it, they told me I had H1N1
They gave me a breathing treatment, a cocktail shot and prescriptions for Tamiflu
I took my meds and got over the flu in 4 days. The chest congestion had also gone away.
I've had a cough for about the last 2 weeks.
This past week has become severe again. Thursday and Friday felt as if i was breathing with half a lung.

I've never had trouble breathing ever, and it's upsetting to have gotten swine flu in the first place. I've been using Vicks vapor rub, cough drops and tea.
The doctor's is my last resort, I can't afford it and don't want ER debt. I work with kids and catch everything so I visit my doctor almost every other month. Anyone have any suggestions before I have to head to the doctors?
Answer:
It sounds like you have probably developed a lung infection. Bronchitis or most likely pneumonia. You don't want to let that go. Definitely check in with your doc or drop by an urgent care clinic. You probably need a chest xray.

Is tamiflu tablets safe?

Question:
my little boy is 6 year old doctor gave him tamifle tablets are they safe to use
Answer:
There is no evidence that Tamiflu is unsafe. The drug commonly causes vomiting but it should reduce the risk of secondary complications and general severity of the virus. Source(s): RN

Do they give you a different medication depending if it's swine flu or regular flu?

Question:
There's Tamiflu, and something else. Do you get Tamiflu for one and the other thing for the other?

If not, is there a reason for knowing which kind of flu you have, other than for statistical purposes?
Answer:
They told me that they are being treated the same way. In WA they do not even bother to see which it is because the h1 n1 test is so unreliable.

Jax had h1n1 (supposedly) and he was given Tami flu (should be same med for regular flu).

Scare tactic, I imagine...

Can you take tamiflu and theraflu at the same time?

Question:

Answer:
Tamiflu is a prescription anti-viral medication that kills viruses, but does not relieve the symptoms of the flu (fever, aches, etc.)
Theraflu is an over-the-counter symptom relief medication that does not kill viruses.

Yes, you can take both at the same time as long as you are not allergic to the ingredients in either medication. They do not adversely react together.

Should I go to an emergicare center?

Question:
i'm home sick and my dad thinks that i have the swine flu. therefore instead of filling up the emergency rooms and waiting to get in to an appt. with a doctor he plans on taking me to an emergicare center to get what he thinks a shot but my mom thinks i'd get those tamiflu pills. do you find it really necessary to go?

my symptoms are:
-bad deep cough
-runny/stuffy nose
-fever of 102.4
-achy body and joint pains

-thanks (:
Answer:
I'd go just to be on the safe side. They can give you medication to help it go away quicker and can make sure your lungs sound pneumonia free. That's a big concern with the flu.