Comments on: Does my child have the common cold, seasonal flu or H1N1? http://childrenshospitalblog.org/does-my-child-have-the-common-cold-seasonal-flu-or-h1n1/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:45:49 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Hot Music Mommy http://childrenshospitalblog.org/does-my-child-have-the-common-cold-seasonal-flu-or-h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1485 Hot Music Mommy Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:17:59 +0000 http://childrenshospitalblog.org/?p=1617#comment-1485 My daughter too had the swine. It's a terrible experience, especially when its a baby. Have you looked at the website: <a href="http://www.swineflukids.com" rel="nofollow">www.swineflukids.com</a> Swine Flu Kids They have some really great home remedies that are gentle for little ones. I downloaded their book and was very satisfied with it. Good luck! My daughter too had the swine. It’s a terrible experience, especially when its a baby.

Have you looked at the website: http://www.swineflukids.com
Swine Flu Kids They have some really great home remedies that are gentle for little ones. I downloaded their book and was very satisfied with it. Good luck!

]]> By: Kristin Cantu http://childrenshospitalblog.org/does-my-child-have-the-common-cold-seasonal-flu-or-h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1247 Kristin Cantu Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:01:36 +0000 http://childrenshospitalblog.org/?p=1617#comment-1247 Hi Peter, The <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/should-not-vacc.htm#h1n1" rel="nofollow">CDC recommends</a> that if you are moderately or severely ill, you might be advised to wait until you recover before getting the vaccine. If you have a mild cold or other illness, there is usually no need to wait. Hi Peter,

The CDC recommends that if you are moderately or severely ill, you might be advised to wait until you recover before getting the vaccine. If you have a mild cold or other illness, there is usually no need to wait.

]]> By: Peter Green http://childrenshospitalblog.org/does-my-child-have-the-common-cold-seasonal-flu-or-h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1223 Peter Green Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:13:50 +0000 http://childrenshospitalblog.org/?p=1617#comment-1223 Is it ok to get the h1n1 vaccine if I have a common cold with no flu like symptoms? Is it ok to get the h1n1 vaccine if I have a common cold with no flu like symptoms?

]]> By: Matt Cyr http://childrenshospitalblog.org/does-my-child-have-the-common-cold-seasonal-flu-or-h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1132 Matt Cyr Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:37:25 +0000 http://childrenshospitalblog.org/?p=1617#comment-1132 Hi Eric, Does your pediatrician's office have weekend hours or a call-in service, or is your pediatrician page-able? If so, it sounds like you should call them to get their advice. They should be able to help you sort out what the best next step is. Thanks for your question and I hope everyone feels better soon! Matt Hi Eric,
Does your pediatrician’s office have weekend hours or a call-in service, or is your pediatrician page-able? If so, it sounds like you should call them to get their advice. They should be able to help you sort out what the best next step is.
Thanks for your question and I hope everyone feels better soon!
Matt

]]> By: Eric http://childrenshospitalblog.org/does-my-child-have-the-common-cold-seasonal-flu-or-h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1131 Eric Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:49:55 +0000 http://childrenshospitalblog.org/?p=1617#comment-1131 Hi my wife was very sick with what we thought was a upper resperatory infection for about a week and then on Monday of this week my 3 yr old started coughing. He seemed to be fine other than a nasty congested cough. Yesterday he actually seemed to get worse not better as his cough and congestion is just as bad and then he has also had a fever. He is drinking plenty of fluid and eating "ok", interacting and playing still for the most part but I am worried because I have been reading that H1N1 can present itself this way? Should I take him to the ER or wait until Monday to see our pediatrician? thanks Hi my wife was very sick with what we thought was a upper resperatory infection for about a week and then on Monday of this week my 3 yr old started coughing. He seemed to be fine other than a nasty congested cough. Yesterday he actually seemed to get worse not better as his cough and congestion is just as bad and then he has also had a fever. He is drinking plenty of fluid and eating “ok”, interacting and playing still for the most part but I am worried because I have been reading that H1N1 can present itself this way? Should I take him to the ER or wait until Monday to see our pediatrician? thanks

]]> By: Kristin Cantu http://childrenshospitalblog.org/does-my-child-have-the-common-cold-seasonal-flu-or-h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-1002 Kristin Cantu Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:15:39 +0000 http://childrenshospitalblog.org/?p=1617#comment-1002 Hi Cheryl, The CDC has some great information on the safety of your children and the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/vaccine_keyfacts.htm" rel="nofollow">H1N1 vaccine</a>. The CDC also says that <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/nasalspray.htm" rel="nofollow">children with asthma</a> should not get the H1N1 nasal spray, but the H1N1 shot instead. Children's Hospital Boston also has a <a href="http://www.childrenshospital.org/patientsfamilies/Site1393/mainpageS1393P385.html" rel="nofollow">Flu Information Center</a> that may be able to answer other flu related questions you have. Hi Cheryl,
The CDC has some great information on the safety of your children and the H1N1 vaccine. The CDC also says that children with asthma should not get the H1N1 nasal spray, but the H1N1 shot instead. Children’s Hospital Boston also has a Flu Information Center that may be able to answer other flu related questions you have.

]]> By: Cheryl Skinner http://childrenshospitalblog.org/does-my-child-have-the-common-cold-seasonal-flu-or-h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-971 Cheryl Skinner Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:09:46 +0000 http://childrenshospitalblog.org/?p=1617#comment-971 My two sons, ages 7 yrs and 26 yrs old, had confirmed H1N1 flu in May 2009. Should they still receive the vaccine? Youngest has moderate/severe asthma and oldest has developmental delays/Autism. Thank you. My two sons, ages 7 yrs and 26 yrs old, had confirmed H1N1 flu in May 2009. Should they still receive the vaccine? Youngest has moderate/severe asthma and oldest has developmental delays/Autism.
Thank you.

]]> By: Kristin Cantu http://childrenshospitalblog.org/does-my-child-have-the-common-cold-seasonal-flu-or-h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-837 Kristin Cantu Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:14:26 +0000 http://childrenshospitalblog.org/?p=1617#comment-837 Hi Susan, Senior citizens are encouraged to get the H1N1 vaccine. Flu.gov gives a great explanation why <a href="http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/seniors/index.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>. The <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm" rel="nofollow">CDC </a>gives a list of what symptoms to look out for in case you think you have H1N1. Children's Hospital Boston also has a <a href="http://www.childrenshospital.org/patientsfamilies/Site1393/mainpageS1393P385.html" rel="nofollow">Flu Information Center</a> that might be able to answer any other flu-related questions you might have. Hi Susan,

Senior citizens are encouraged to get the H1N1 vaccine. Flu.gov gives a great explanation why here. The CDC gives a list of what symptoms to look out for in case you think you have H1N1. Children’s Hospital Boston also has a Flu Information Center that might be able to answer any other flu-related questions you might have.

]]> By: Susan Bruno http://childrenshospitalblog.org/does-my-child-have-the-common-cold-seasonal-flu-or-h1n1/comment-page-1/#comment-816 Susan Bruno Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:09:42 +0000 http://childrenshospitalblog.org/?p=1617#comment-816 Are Sr. citizens encouraged to get the H1N1 vaccine ? and if so is there a cut off age when the vaccine is no longer recommended ? Also trying to determine the difference between the H1N1 and pneumonia/ if it possible for the average lay person to differentiate? Are Sr. citizens encouraged to get the H1N1 vaccine ? and if so is there a cut off age when the vaccine is no longer recommended ? Also trying to determine the difference between the H1N1 and pneumonia/ if it possible for the average lay person to differentiate?

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