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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 306151" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I am frustrated with this. The antivirals work if you catch them within the first 48 hours. This is especially important if you have a weakened immune system. BUT the docs want you to wait 7 - 10 days to contact them. Period. </p><p></p><p>So how are we to get the dang antiviral medications??? My doctor's nurse will not even take a message to her if you are in the first day or two of a virus. Not even with a weakened immune system. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, I am glad Duckie is now medicated. Usually medications are only given unless you go into the secondary infection, like bronchitis, croup or whatever. </p><p></p><p>For the handwashing, remember your abc's and old macdonald. For handwashing to be effective you must wash for 20 seconds. That is one run through of the abc's or old macdonald with one animal. It is an approximation, of course, but it does help you remember to wash longer.</p><p></p><p>also use disinfecting wipes on commonly touched surfaces - doorknobs, drawer pulls, refrigerator door handles, the phone - numbers and handset, faucet handles (esp in the bathroom), etc...</p><p></p><p>Also be SURE to put the lid down on the toilet seat before you flush. An open lid lets water spray up over a 5 foot radius. Usually this includes the toothbrushes. </p><p></p><p>Safeguard you toothbrushes by putting a paper cup upside down over the bristles. It is cheaper than one of those UV light thingies. Also run toothbrushes through the dishwasher every week and replace every other month.</p><p></p><p>Just some tips our hospital hands out at the drive by shooting.</p><p></p><p>(we get free drive by flu and pneumonia shots in our town).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 306151, member: 1233"] I am frustrated with this. The antivirals work if you catch them within the first 48 hours. This is especially important if you have a weakened immune system. BUT the docs want you to wait 7 - 10 days to contact them. Period. So how are we to get the dang antiviral medications??? My doctor's nurse will not even take a message to her if you are in the first day or two of a virus. Not even with a weakened immune system. Anyway, I am glad Duckie is now medicated. Usually medications are only given unless you go into the secondary infection, like bronchitis, croup or whatever. For the handwashing, remember your abc's and old macdonald. For handwashing to be effective you must wash for 20 seconds. That is one run through of the abc's or old macdonald with one animal. It is an approximation, of course, but it does help you remember to wash longer. also use disinfecting wipes on commonly touched surfaces - doorknobs, drawer pulls, refrigerator door handles, the phone - numbers and handset, faucet handles (esp in the bathroom), etc... Also be SURE to put the lid down on the toilet seat before you flush. An open lid lets water spray up over a 5 foot radius. Usually this includes the toothbrushes. Safeguard you toothbrushes by putting a paper cup upside down over the bristles. It is cheaper than one of those UV light thingies. Also run toothbrushes through the dishwasher every week and replace every other month. Just some tips our hospital hands out at the drive by shooting. (we get free drive by flu and pneumonia shots in our town). [/QUOTE]
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