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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 314657" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: royalblue">Kjs, if your son is prone to pneumonia, I would at least call your Dr's office and find out what, if anything at all, they will do if they suspect your son has H1N1. Yes, commons sense measures are to drink plenty of fluids and rest, but given his history with pneumonia, I'd be extra cautious in his case. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: royalblue">There was a segment on 60 Minutes last sunday (not yesterday) about a high school football student who fell ill. Almost instantly, he ended up in the hospital on a respirator due to the fact that not only had he contracted the H1N1 virus, but he also had a bacterial pneumonia infection. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: royalblue">Being extra cautious about what we expose ourselves to, staying out of crowded areas, skipping dining out and places like the mall, etc., are very important. Also, anti-bacterial wipes and the like are great for on the go such as the market, etc., but DO NOT RELY ON THESE. In fact, anti-bacterial cleansers are bad as long term protection because they strip <em>all </em>bacterias, even the healthy ones we need to fight germs and infections. It is WAY better to just wash your hands and face with regular soap and hot water to keep germs at bay. Keep yourselves well hydrated and make sure you're eating right and at least taking a daily vitamin supplement. I upped my Vitamin C. I'm going to start using Peapod for food shopping when I can and I am planning on doing almost all of my holiday shopping on line this year to avoid being in crowds. I don't think it's not hysteria to be extra cautious about contracting what could be a deadly infection. </span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 314657, member: 2211"] [SIZE=4][COLOR=royalblue]Kjs, if your son is prone to pneumonia, I would at least call your Dr's office and find out what, if anything at all, they will do if they suspect your son has H1N1. Yes, commons sense measures are to drink plenty of fluids and rest, but given his history with pneumonia, I'd be extra cautious in his case. [/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=royalblue]There was a segment on 60 Minutes last sunday (not yesterday) about a high school football student who fell ill. Almost instantly, he ended up in the hospital on a respirator due to the fact that not only had he contracted the H1N1 virus, but he also had a bacterial pneumonia infection. [/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][COLOR=royalblue]Being extra cautious about what we expose ourselves to, staying out of crowded areas, skipping dining out and places like the mall, etc., are very important. Also, anti-bacterial wipes and the like are great for on the go such as the market, etc., but DO NOT RELY ON THESE. In fact, anti-bacterial cleansers are bad as long term protection because they strip [I]all [/I]bacterias, even the healthy ones we need to fight germs and infections. It is WAY better to just wash your hands and face with regular soap and hot water to keep germs at bay. Keep yourselves well hydrated and make sure you're eating right and at least taking a daily vitamin supplement. I upped my Vitamin C. I'm going to start using Peapod for food shopping when I can and I am planning on doing almost all of my holiday shopping on line this year to avoid being in crowds. I don't think it's not hysteria to be extra cautious about contracting what could be a deadly infection. [/COLOR][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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