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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My son had the flu shot back in Oct. Friday night he started aching and had fever of 102.7 we got him Tamiflu that night. We have been giving him the Tamiflu and Advil and his temp was 97.9 last night but gave give 2 Advil before bed. Temp when he woke up was 98.8 and was good until 11:30 am now 99.7. Is this a normal way the flu works. He has had 6 Tamiflu pills so far. Concerned mom. -
Does the cold weather play a factor in the spread of the flu virus?
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If you have had a flu vaccine, is it possible to get the flu?
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I was diagnosed with egg allergy a few years back by my ENT. They have advised me against the vaccine but every year I get so nervous. Any ideas?
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My granddaughter has a terrible cough right now....She is 19 months...Would it hurt to give her a small amount of cough medicine that I was given a couple weeks ago when I had it? -
I have my Flu shot several months ago and thought I was protected however, I've been experiencing flu-like symptoms since last night. Can you still contract the Flu after having a flu shot?
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Went to the doctor and they did a flu test which was negative due to he had 2 doses of Tamiflu. They ran a WBC which was low so they said he had the flu. Only taking the prescribed dose of Tamiflu. He is only running a fever no other symptoms except chills and aches.
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Is it true the flu shot has mercury and other harmful ingredients ?
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How long do you recommend patients with a positive flu screen be out of work or school?
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Hi, I have gotten the flu shot and a pneumonia vaccine, I'm 40 years old. What are the chances of coming down with the flu and if I did would it be as severe as it is if I hadn't had those shots?
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Today my 10 year old daughter work up with a fever of 102 and a tummy ache.I gave her meds for the fever but she keeps throwing them up.She's had several cool bath and I can seem to get the fever down.She is saying her tummy hurts and her head hurts but nothing else.I have 3 kids 18,17,10 and had never got them flu shots and they have never gotten the flu.How can I tell if this is a stomach bug or the flu?
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I started experiencing flu like symptoms about a week ago. Strangely it started out with, for lack of a better term, "swimmers ear" in my left ear...then it has now progressed to full blown flu symptoms (fever, cough, congestion, etc.). I am treating the main symptoms, but I'm at a loss as how to deal with the left ear issue. I am assuming that I have an inner ear infection in that ear...but not sure what to do about that aspect...as it seems like it's actually getting worse. I don't have an ear ache though...just feels like "swimmer's ear."
Is this likely part of the flu issues that I am experiencing, and what, if anything should I do about it? Should it clear up on it's own as the flu runs it's course in me? -
Why do we have to take flu shots if there are not enough flu shots to take if there is not enough?
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Why have there been so many deaths this year of people who have had the vaccination for the flu. I thought this years vaccine contained the H1N1 that's going around?
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My Granddaughter will be 3 on Feb 1. Should she get the flu shot?
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My grandson brought the flu home about 2 weeks ago and so far everyone has now got it my question is it seems that we get over it and then we all come back down with it again and now for the second time in 2 weeks it is going through the family again any ideas how to get over it and stay over it this is so bad on both the babies Thank you
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I'm a teacher at an elementary school. The nurse sent home one of my students with a 102 fever one afternoon. His doctor diagnosed flu, gave tamiflu and wrote a note for him to return to school after one day at home. I'm concerned that others could get sick.
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If exposed to someone with the flu, how long does it take before you will know if you have it, too?
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For the past 4 - 5 years my kids have had the flu shot. Every time within a week or so they get sick. They don't want the shot anymore. They say it's just a myth that's the shot causes someone to get sick. Is that true and should I really encourage the kids to get the shot?
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Hello and thank you for helping me. We have four children, and this nasty gast. virus is going around the house for the second time now--twin 10 yr old girls now have had it twice--Son-14 yrs old--is getting it now. Sour stomach feeling, getting sick, fever for a day, and dirreaha. Usually lasts for about 2-3 days--Crunching ice and cool towels to head is all they can take for a day--Cleaning consists of bleaching around "sick site" and lysoling everything-- Any tips or areas of concern from you would be greatly appreciated.
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My grandson is 4 years old. He has been sick with his allegeries and didn't illness that have required him to some time required him to use an inhaler mask. He has been fine for the past 2 weeks . Would it be ok to get a flu shot. He goes to a daycare . I am so worried that he is going to get the flu. Thank you very much for your time. -
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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.