Re: possible flu exposurethe flu

[Guest guest]

My doctor, for one opinion, says that everyone should be on Tamiflu, an

antiviral

medication within 48 hours of the first sniffle--and he does not mean just us

per

sons with cf--he means everyone. From my son, I understand that that is what

the military on the whole is also doing. This is a major epidemic. My doctor

says

that having the flu shot (which I cannot have) does lessen the severity, but

that

Tamiflu is the most helpful immediately if the menace strikes. I know that is

just

one doctor, but he is a great one!

Good luck to all at cfparents with this one--very scary!

Love,

n Rojas

possible flu exposure

UUUGGGHHHH

I just found out that was probably exposed to the flu. My MIL and her

friend took and the friend's granddaughter out to look at the Chirstmas

lights and displays the other night. Now the friend's granddaughter, Jordan,

has the flu. seems fine now but I am worried because we saw one of her

cousins last night and will be seeing more of them tonight. I just hope that

didn't get it and we are not passing it to others. DID have the

flu shot so she probably will be ok, but I don't know if she could still pass it

on to the other kids. Anyone know? I am thinking about staying home from the

family thing tonight in case she has it but she seems fine.........advice?

suggestions?

mom of 5 with CF