vomiting with h1n1?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My nephew had similar symptoms (in another state), and he tested negative for flu (quicktest), but the doctor still started him on tamiflu b/c of his past history with pneumonia and some breathing problems. Maybe you could call the ped office back to talk to doctor on call and see if they recommend you get a culture and have him seen somewhere like ER? It is my understanding if he were going to take tamiflu, then he would need to do it within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. However, I'm not sure what the protocol is for administering tamiflu. They may have only done that with my nephew b/c of his history and his age.

And keep in mind they do not give tamiflu to children under 5 I believe.

I believe the above information is incorrect.

As per current CDC recommendations children under 5 are in a high risk category for H1N1 flu, and they recommend Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or other treatment for children under the age of 5.

Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/recommendations.htm

•Treatment with oseltamivir or zanamivir generally is recommended for persons with suspected or confirmed influenza who are at higher risk for complications (children younger than 5 years old, adults 65 years and older, pregnant women, persons with certain chronic medical or immunosuppressive conditions, and persons younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My nephew had similar symptoms (in another state), and he tested negative for flu (quicktest), but the doctor still started him on tamiflu b/c of his past history with pneumonia and some breathing problems. Maybe you could call the ped office back to talk to doctor on call and see if they recommend you get a culture and have him seen somewhere like ER? It is my understanding if he were going to take tamiflu, then he would need to do it within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. However, I'm not sure what the protocol is for administering tamiflu. They may have only done that with my nephew b/c of his history and his age.

And keep in mind they do not give tamiflu to children under 5 I believe.

I believe the above information is incorrect.

As per current CDC recommendations children under 5 are in a high risk category for H1N1 flu, and they recommend Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or other treatment for children under the age of 5.

Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/recommendations.htm

•Treatment with oseltamivir or zanamivir generally is recommended for persons with suspected or confirmed influenza who are at higher risk for complications (children younger than 5 years old, adults 65 years and older, pregnant women, persons with certain chronic medical or immunosuppressive conditions, and persons younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy.

New poster here - both my kids (3.5 yo and 6month old) came down with coughs, runny noses, and congestion. Our 3.5yo has not had a fever and seems in generally good spirits so we are just keeping her inside with low-key activities and keeping her hydrated.

However, our 6 months old seems to have the same symptons just a little worse and he has had a fever that goes between 99.7 and 100.9. We keep giving tylenol and room-temp baths. He also threw up his entire oatmeal/banana breakfast yesterday and again some breastmilk. I spoke with the advice nurse from our insurance company before the temp hit 100.9 and the second vomiting, but hesitate to call back or go to urgent care because he is still acting alert and not too whiny. I just assumed they couldn't do much for him.

He also just started getting these little pimple-like bumps on him which have me a little concerned. Has anyone seen this? They are not all over, maybe 10 bumps all over body.

We're keeping a close eye on him and will call the dr's if any of the symptoms worsen or he is not getting better by Monday, but just though I'd ask about the bumps. Now the tamiflu within 48hours is also making me wonder if I should have him be seen today by someone.

[Anonymous]

I would not risk my child taking tamiflu unless my dr. said there was a risk of death or severe complications from the flu:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,313206,00.html

For years toddlers took cough medicine and it was only recently they banned it for children under 6. Not worth it, unless the benefits will really outweigh the potential harms.

[Anonymous]

957- I am the OP. the dr told me if a rash appeared to call asap.Please page the pediatrician.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My nephew had similar symptoms (in another state), and he tested negative for flu (quicktest), but the doctor still started him on tamiflu b/c of his past history with pneumonia and some breathing problems. Maybe you could call the ped office back to talk to doctor on call and see if they recommend you get a culture and have him seen somewhere like ER? It is my understanding if he were going to take tamiflu, then he would need to do it within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. However, I'm not sure what the protocol is for administering tamiflu. They may have only done that with my nephew b/c of his history and his age.

And keep in mind they do not give tamiflu to children under 5 I believe.

I believe the above information is incorrect.

As per current CDC recommendations children under 5 are in a high risk category for H1N1 flu, and they recommend Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or other treatment for children under the age of 5.

Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/recommendations.htm

•Treatment with oseltamivir or zanamivir generally is recommended for persons with suspected or confirmed influenza who are at higher risk for complications (children younger than 5 years old, adults 65 years and older, pregnant women, persons with certain chronic medical or immunosuppressive conditions, and persons younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy.

New poster here - both my kids (3.5 yo and 6month old) came down with coughs, runny noses, and congestion. Our 3.5yo has not had a fever and seems in generally good spirits so we are just keeping her inside with low-key activities and keeping her hydrated.

However, our 6 months old seems to have the same symptons just a little worse and he has had a fever that goes between 99.7 and 100.9. We keep giving tylenol and room-temp baths. He also threw up his entire oatmeal/banana breakfast yesterday and again some breastmilk. I spoke with the advice nurse from our insurance company before the temp hit 100.9 and the second vomiting, but hesitate to call back or go to urgent care because he is still acting alert and not too whiny. I just assumed they couldn't do much for him.

He also just started getting these little pimple-like bumps on him which have me a little concerned. Has anyone seen this? They are not all over, maybe 10 bumps all over body.

We're keeping a close eye on him and will call the dr's if any of the symptoms worsen or he is not getting better by Monday, but just though I'd ask about the bumps. Now the tamiflu within 48hours is also making me wonder if I should have him be seen today by someone.

don't the bumps/rash typically occur with a virus?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My nephew had similar symptoms (in another state), and he tested negative for flu (quicktest), but the doctor still started him on tamiflu b/c of his past history with pneumonia and some breathing problems. Maybe you could call the ped office back to talk to doctor on call and see if they recommend you get a culture and have him seen somewhere like ER? It is my understanding if he were going to take tamiflu, then he would need to do it within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. However, I'm not sure what the protocol is for administering tamiflu. They may have only done that with my nephew b/c of his history and his age.

And keep in mind they do not give tamiflu to children under 5 I believe.

I believe the above information is incorrect.

As per current CDC recommendations children under 5 are in a high risk category for H1N1 flu, and they recommend Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or other treatment for children under the age of 5.

Updated Interim Recommendations for the Use of Antiviral Medications in the Treatment and Prevention of Influenza for the 2009-2010 Season

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/recommendations.htm

•Treatment with oseltamivir or zanamivir generally is recommended for persons with suspected or confirmed influenza who are at higher risk for complications (children younger than 5 years old, adults 65 years and older, pregnant women, persons with certain chronic medical or immunosuppressive conditions, and persons younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy.

New poster here - both my kids (3.5 yo and 6month old) came down with coughs, runny noses, and congestion. Our 3.5yo has not had a fever and seems in generally good spirits so we are just keeping her inside with low-key activities and keeping her hydrated.

However, our 6 months old seems to have the same symptons just a little worse and he has had a fever that goes between 99.7 and 100.9. We keep giving tylenol and room-temp baths. He also threw up his entire oatmeal/banana breakfast yesterday and again some breastmilk. I spoke with the advice nurse from our insurance company before the temp hit 100.9 and the second vomiting, but hesitate to call back or go to urgent care because he is still acting alert and not too whiny. I just assumed they couldn't do much for him.

He also just started getting these little pimple-like bumps on him which have me a little concerned. Has anyone seen this? They are not all over, maybe 10 bumps all over body.

We're keeping a close eye on him and will call the dr's if any of the symptoms worsen or he is not getting better by Monday, but just though I'd ask about the bumps. Now the tamiflu within 48hours is also making me wonder if I should have him be seen today by someone.

don't the bumps/rash typically occur with a virus?

pp here...woops, just read the post about calling your doc if there's a rash.

[Anonymous]

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm

There are emergency warning signs. Anyone who has them should get medical care right away.

What are the emergency warning signs?

In children

•Fast breathing or trouble breathing
•Bluish skin color
•Not drinking enough fluids
•Not waking up or not interacting
•Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
•Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
•Fever with a rash

In adults

•Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
•Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
•Sudden dizziness
•Confusion
•Severe or persistent vomiting

[Anonymous]

OP, how is your kid?

[Anonymous]

OP here- he is fine, thank you for asking! He had about 17 hours of vomiting, and about that long with a high fever- (over 103). The morning after, he had a lower fever- 101 and was eating like a horse. By the night (24 hours later) he had a low (99.5) fever and has since been fine. The cough was there for a couple of days and now is gone. No other respiratory symptoms.
So I am guessing it was an intestinal virus. But it was definitely weird how fast it came on.

[Anonymous]

Op again- his fever did spike at 105.6 during this virus, which was the most nervewracking part of the illness (for me). It was not like the intestinal bugs that we've had before- no stomach cramping or anything.

[Anonymous]

There have been two cases of "presumptive swine flu" at my child's preschool with similar symptoms. Some cough, vomiting, and very high fever for a few days; kids recovered just fine but it was scary for the parents. Kids tested positive for flu A. There have been several more kids sick with the same symptoms but they did not get a flu test say the parents or else the parents aren't sharing the info I suppose.

[Anonymous]

Looks like the antiviral guidelines just changed today for swine flu should anyone be interested:

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/recommendations.htm

•Early empiric treatment with oseltamivir or zanamivir should be considered for persons with suspected or confirmed influenza who are at higher risk for complications including:
?Children younger than 2 years old;
?Persons aged 65 years or older
?Pregnant women
?Persons of any age with certain chronic medical or immunosuppressive conditions (see page 3); and,
?Persons younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy.
•Children 2 year to 4 years old are more likely to require hospitalization or urgent medical evaluation for influenza compared with older children, although the risk is much lower than for children younger than 2 years old. Children aged 2 years to 4 years without high risk conditions (see page 3) and with mild illness do not necessarily require antiviral treatment.
•Treatment, when indicated, should be initiated as early as possible because studies show that treatment initiated early (i.e., within 48 hours of illness onset) is more likely to provide benefit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There have been two cases of "presumptive swine flu" at my child's preschool with similar symptoms. Some cough, vomiting, and very high fever for a few days; kids recovered just fine but it was scary for the parents. Kids tested positive for flu A. There have been several more kids sick with the same symptoms but they did not get a flu test say the parents or else the parents aren't sharing the info I suppose.

Ummm. I thought that "flu A" and "Flu b" were seasonal flu varieties. I have vaccines against Flu A on my shot record as far back as 1997. I don't think testing positive for "flu A" equates to swine flu, which is a different virus from Flu A.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There have been two cases of "presumptive swine flu" at my child's preschool with similar symptoms. Some cough, vomiting, and very high fever for a few days; kids recovered just fine but it was scary for the parents. Kids tested positive for flu A. There have been several more kids sick with the same symptoms but they did not get a flu test say the parents or else the parents aren't sharing the info I suppose.

Ummm. I thought that "flu A" and "Flu b" were seasonal flu varieties. I have vaccines against Flu A on my shot record as far back as 1997. I don't think testing positive for "flu A" equates to swine flu, which is a different virus from Flu A.

Why did you bump this thread PP? It is a month old.

And actually, "swine flu" IS a Flu A strain.

[Anonymous]

My two-year-old threw up once yesterday. She had a fever and a slight cough. The slight cough and fever continued overnight. This AM I called the ped just to get their advice and they wanted to see her. Glad I checked because the test came out positive for H1N1. He called in an Rx for Tamilflu. Overall, I wouldn't mess around with finding out or not. I teach third grade and had 6 kids out this week to H1N1. My daughter does not show strong symptoms, but she is still contageous, so it was important for to me to find out so that we didn't expose others unknowingly. I hope all of your little ones are feeling better soon!