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11-29-2012 at 3:04 PM
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Flu?

My nephew came over yesterday and he was running a fever of 101.8.  My brother called this morning and said he has the flu.  I didn't have any contact with him and stayed away, but I'm terrified of getting the flu.  I'm a FTM and pretty much paranoid half the time that I'm going to somehow hurt LO. 

So, what are the chances of me catching it from him? Any tips to stay heathly?  


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11-29-2012 at 3:13 PM
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Did you get the flu shot?  Only tips besides getting the flu shot and to avoid sick people are to wash your hands several times a day and use saline spray to clear anything out of your sinuses every now and then. 

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11-29-2012 at 3:13 PM
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Disinfect your home. Wash your hand frequently. Get a flu shot.

GL! I hope you don't get sick!


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11-29-2012 at 3:34 PM
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Unfortunately I can't get the flu shot. I've already cleaned the house and I wash my hands frequently. Crossing my fingers I don't get sick! I don't want to take a chance of harming this LO =/

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11-29-2012 at 4:35 PM
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Wash your hands a ton. Take an extra PNV daily. Get enough rest.

If you get a fever, make sure to keep it low with Tylenol. GL!



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11-29-2012 at 5:38 PM
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Definitely don't take an extra PNV daily.  They contain fat-soluble vitamins which can be toxic if they accumulate.  But yes, washing your hands, plenty of liquids (apple juice, orange juice), and plenty of rest are all great suggestions!


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11-29-2012 at 6:11 PM
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amb04006:
Definitely don't take an extra PNV daily.nbsp; They contain fatsoluble vitamins which can be toxic if they accumulate.

Okay, don't do that, then. lol. But extra C or lots of OJ would be good to up your immunity. You just piss out extra C, so nonissue on lots of that.



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11-29-2012 at 8:24 PM
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i had a stomach flu a few weeks ago - god i wanted to die!! left me throwing up for 14 hours. just take care of yourself - drink plenty of water, eat lots of fruit/veggies. dont stress - that'll make it worse.

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11-29-2012 at 9:02 PM
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Actual influenza, diagnosed by a doctor? Because people really throw that word around. So it might not be that serious. I had influenza with my last pg and while it was a miserable week it turned out okay. At least you have a heads up so you know to check in with Dr. if you start feeling sick.

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11-29-2012 at 9:56 PM
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CougFan:
Actual influenza, diagnosed by a doctor? Because people really throw that word around. So it might not be that serious. I had influenza with my last pg and while it was a miserable week it turned out okay. At least you have a heads up so you know to check in with Dr. if you start feeling sick.

Yes. He was diagnosed by his doctor this morning. They caught it early with him. I'm keeping a check on how I feel. So hopefully everything will be fine. 


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