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

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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?

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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?

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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.

H1N1 with no fever neg test but doc said he has it?

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Took son to doc. negative influ. A test but doc says he has it. and treating with Tamiflu. H1n1 is a panademic in our county also. Kids in his school have it. But he has no fever. He had a headache that would not ago away, stomache, slight sore throat and a backache.

He has asthma and right now it is really bad.
But he is acting normal. He looks tired. But just takes naps here and there. Up walking around eating etc.

What I want to know is
Ask this question earlier today but wanted to ask again Thank you


Has anyone heard of someone having H1N1 with no fever and with minor symptoms. I am confused.
7 hours ago - 4 days left to answer.
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It is very common for a carrier of the virus to have experienced a fever as a symptom. If he has not, it's highly unlikely he's a carrier, but it can happen.

Although, he should have had muscle aches everywhere. I'm in doubt, but don't take my word for it.

H1n1 - neg test but doc says still have it and no fever?

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Son is 11 years old

Took son to doc. negative influ. A test but doc says he has it. and treating with Tamiflu. H1n1 is a panademic in our county also. Kids in his school have it. But he has no fever. He had a headache that would not ago away, stomache, slight sore throat and a backache.

He has asthma and right now it is really bad.
But he is acting normal. He looks tired. But just takes naps here and there. Up walking around eating etc.

What I want to know is
Has anyone heard of someone having H1N1 with no fever and with minor symptoms. I am confused.
Answer:
Definitely.

As with seasonal influenza, H1N1 influenza does not produce a fever in everyone. Most people, but by no means all

And most of the tests that are done in-house to test for Influenza A do not always catch every case....there are false positives. Your doc was absolutely right to assume positive and, in your son's case (asthma) treat him with Tamiflu right away.

Most people who get H1N1 will have mild symptoms. So what you have described is not uncommon!

Hope this helps Source(s): background in microbiology and immunology

Found out yesterday that I have swine flu...when should i be able to go back to work?

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I have been feeling "symptoms" since friday night, but I just found out yesterday (monday morning) that it is in fact swine flu, and gave me Tamiflu. The doctor gave me a note to go back to work on wednesday. I work with infants, do you think I will be okay to still go back to work tomorrow?
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well, from my point of view, i say once the virus has cleared (once you feel better) then you may go back. but give yourself 1-2 days after you feel better so you can feel 100% sure.
the flu isnt bad but better off not handing it over to the infants..
stay home
and get well soon!

Who profits from Tamiflu sales?

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The manufacturer and to a lesser degree pharmacies.