Flu live chat
Experts from Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters are here to answer your questions about this year's flu season.
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Does the cold weather play a factor in the spread of the flu virus? -
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So, it's not too late to get the flu shot? Where is the easiest place to get one from? -
Two questions, please. My child had the H1N1 when it first appeared several years ago. Is that child now immune to this? Second, how long does coverage last from the flu shot -- I have heard it is only good for approximately 90 days -- any truth to this?
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So far since Oct. I have had the flu twice. Should I get the flu shot now.
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What is the minimum age for a child to get a flu shot? -
What if I get the flu, but don't have insurance for the flu shot or medical care...how can I minimize my symptoms and overcome it?
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My now 6 year old son had the H1N1 vaccination a few years ago, does he have any protection in his body from then? He did NOT get a flu shot this year. -
Apart from hand-washing and avoiding those who are sick, what else can I do to protect my 8-week-old daughter from the flu?
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Are the initial symptoms of the flu the same for young infants? I have a two-month-old and am wondering what to look out for.
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I have heard that a few studies have shown vitamin d supplements to be effective in preventing the flu. Do you know anything about this and is there any harm in supplementing with vitamin d?
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Is it more advantageous to get the quadrivalent flu vaccine?
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How long is this awful flu normally lasting, and how serious can it be I've been sick all last night all day today, I have no energy.
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My son has not had the flu shot yet this season. Can he get it now and still be protected, or is the window too long.
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I cannot take the flu shot and have been sick 2 weeks now with a fever, horrible sinus issues including my face and teeth hurting, a sore throat in the morning, sneezing and severe congestion. I have been taking ORC cold meds, prescription prejudiced and 800mg Motrin. Whatelse can I do. I get slighy light headed from stuffy ears.