How's Everyone Weathering the Swine Flu?

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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/21/Special-Swine-Flu-Update.aspx

They are only

testing to see if it is type A. Which the seasonal flu is as well.

I still think

something is up with all this. The hype from the spring now this.

Control by fear.

Jules

Romero

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My Husband read a news

story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors are not testing for the

H1 flu because the test takes to long for results. They are just

assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them as if they

were the H1 type. This has caused a false surge in what is reported as

H1, but is probably the regular flu. I am guessing that is why our

president just this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency

because of the false numbers of the flu reported.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

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Hi Carol!

As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny

nose. Doctor didn't even test her because they didn’t think she had it and

are saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with chills

and sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day with cough,

high fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came on suddenly,

and runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test immediately. She

tested positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics for an ear

infection. There was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our pharmacy was

making children's liquid batches as they only had adult dosages. The most

frustrating thing is that they will never confirm (with us) that is was H1N1.

I guess labs send over to CDC for confirmation but we never know the results.

I wanted to know because I wasn’t sure about getting vaccinations which start

today in our area. My doc said that everything in our area right now testing

positive for Type A flu is H1N1 because that is the only flu strain circulating.

Plus, Sophia had the regular flu shot in August so I doubt she would have had

another strain. The doctor told me not to even have them vaccinated because

he is sure that is what they had. There have been a few hospitalizations

around here and, as you know, the death of a local high school girl who had

an undiagnosed heart condition. I was really worried because I have been

reading about the toll it is taking on special needs kids. I guess now I am

glad we had it and am hoping it is done. The doctor said he doubts we can get

it again unless it mutates??

Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

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     Nolan-6

     Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

 

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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/21/Special-Swine-Flu-Update.aspx

 

They are only

testing to see if it is type A.  Which the seasonal flu is as well.  

 

I still think

something is up with all this.   The hype from the spring now this.  

Control by fear.

 

Jules

Romero

 

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My Husband read a news

story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors are not testing for the

H1 flu because the test takes to long for results.  They are just

assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them as if they

were the H1 type.  This has caused a false surge in what is reported as

H1, but is probably the regular flu.  I am guessing that is why our

president just this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency

because of the false numbers of the flu reported.

 

    

    

Nolan-6

    

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

 

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

 

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Hi Carol!

As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny

nose. Doctor didn't even test her because they didn’t think she had it and

are saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with chills

and sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day with cough,

high fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came on suddenly,

and runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test immediately. She

tested positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics for an ear

infection. There was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our pharmacy was

making children's liquid batches as they only had adult dosages. The most

frustrating thing is that they will never confirm (with us) that is was H1N1.

I guess labs send over to CDC for confirmation but we never know the results.

I wanted to know because I wasn’t sure about getting vaccinations which start

today in our area. My doc said that everything in our area right now testing

positive for Type A flu is H1N1 because that is the only flu strain

circulating. Plus, Sophia had the regular flu shot in August so I doubt she

would have had another strain. The doctor told me not to even have them

vaccinated because he is sure that is what they had. There have been a few

hospitalizations around here and, as you know, the death of a local high

school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I was really worried

because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on special needs

kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is done. The doctor

said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I am not sure what you mean by 'mild' ? the infection itself? I think everyone agrees it's much like the typical flu. The *numbers *of people sick, is not mild. It's reached epidemic numbers and the medical facilities here ARE having a hard time dealing with the sheer volume of people.

 Before they were giving everyone who came to the ER tamiflu,  now you can't get it. They are starting to run out and are saving it for those who are at risk. Which is what they should have been doing from the start anyway.... but that's just me. ;-)

Carol in ILMom to , 9 DSMy problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.Join our Down Syndrome information group - http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

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Im still

very confused about it all.  Especially why we are declaring it a national

emergency when it seems so mild and no one is being turned away from hospitals

and there are no shortages of doctors or medicine that is treating it.  Seems

the leaders of our country have lost touch with reality.  At least to me they

have.

 

    

     Nolan-6

     Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

 

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either

 

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Same in Texas. 

They are treating all type A  flu as the swine flu.

Lori

 

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Are you saying all type A flu is swine

flu???  At least where you are??

 

    

     Nolan-6

     Phoebe

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Maybe you guys have something else going around with it there.. but not here.

They tell us that the only type A here, right now, is swine, so they treat it

that way.

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

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On Mon, Oct 26,

2009 at 2:10 PM, Shari Fleming <kingschildgmail (DOT) com>

wrote:

 

According to my doctor and several

others, it's not the only one going around here. They specifically said unless

they test for it and wait the length of time it takes to come back, it may not

be H1N1.

 

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Carol AnCel <takecareoftoday@ gmail.com>

wrote:

 

There are two different tests- one costs $400 is very

accurate and takes a week for results.

The other is a nasal swab that is instant and test if you have A or B. If you test

positive for A, it's swine lu cause that is the only A going around. In fact

right now, there have not been any cases of B reported so they are assuming ALL

flu is swine and it doesn't really matter unless you have a need to know- like

our house with . That's the only he was tested and the only reason we

got the tamiflu.

It's totally an epidemic up here. Walworth is shut down-and our school now has

a high rate of absentees .

I don't think it's anything to be really fearful of, but  the sheer number

of people sick is taking it's toll and I think a state of emergency was a good

thing so people can get taken care of faster, no matter what they have.  I

think the biggest problem is system overload!

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

Join our Down Syndrome information group -

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com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:35 PM, Romero <noliptoday@bellsout h.net>

wrote:

 

They are only testing to see if it is

type A.  Which the seasonal flu is as well.  

 

I still think something is up with all

this.   The hype from the spring now this.   Control by

fear.

 

Jules

Romero

 

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12:12 PM

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My Husband read a news

story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors are not testing for the

H1 flu because the test takes to long for results.  They are just assuming

and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them as if they were the H1

type.  This has caused a false surge in what is reported as H1, but is

probably the regular flu.  I am guessing that is why our president just

this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency because of the false

numbers of the flu reported.

 

    

    

Nolan-6

    

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

 

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

 

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc

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Spizzirri

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

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hange@yahoogroup s.com

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Hi Carol!

As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny nose.

Doctor didn't even test her because they didn’t think she had it and are saving

Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with chills and

sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day with cough, high

fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came on suddenly, and

runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test immediately. She tested

positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics for an ear infection. There

was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our pharmacy was making children's liquid

batches as they only had adult dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they

will never confirm (with us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC

for confirmation but we never know the results. I wanted to know because I

wasn’t sure about getting vaccinations which start today in our area. My doc

said that everything in our area right now testing positive for Type A flu is

H1N1 because that is the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the

regular flu shot in August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The

doctor told me not to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what

they had. There have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know,

the death of a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I

was really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on

special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is done.

The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I would not think it would still cover you. Just like the

yearly flu shot. You would need to get it again if you want that

protection.

Jules

Romero

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AnCel

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 6:10 PM

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Swine Flu?

and... forgot! ph is HUNGRY :-) still no

temp and that is with out using any tylonol or advil etc.

So two down in our family- wonder if my husband and I will get it? He got the

shot way back in the 70's and I worked in a nursing home then, but I don't

remember if I got the swine flu shot on top of the usual one that year or

not.

At any rate, I was in the health field taking care of people so must have

gotten it. Anyone read up on any immunity from that last round of this?

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Carol AnCel

wrote:

I was just reading down the

page as I was eating and found this :

Pneumonia

and Influenza (P & I) Mortality Surveillance

During week 41, 6.9% of all deaths reported through the 122-Cities Mortality

Reporting System were due to P & I. This percentage

was above the epidemic threshold of 6.6% for week 41. Including week 41,

P & I mortality has been above threshold for three consecutive weeks.

I guess it's epidemic cause the numbers say so? Not really

anyone's opinion.

They have a handy dandy chart there as well if you go and look. It's like

exploded! Interesting to note that the death rate is still lower then for

type B ( the typical flu) but there are going to be more in real numbers simply

because more people are coming down with this as compared to the typical

flu which passes over more people in a season.

Those very large numbers of people sick all at the same time is really the

biggest problem. The medical community just can not handle EVERYONE and truth

is many don't need to go in to be seen at the onset anyway. They

won't let the college kids in to see drs unless they have been sick for a

while and feel they have a secondary infection or are * really* sick.

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 4:39 PM, Carol AnCel

wrote:

There are a bunch of nasty bugs going around that's

for sure. :-)

I think we've had them all so far. :-( Now swine flu.

Here is the CDC site and it breaks it down real nice.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

It does show the other A's, which are very few and states this :

" All subtyped influenza A viruses being reported to CDC were 2009

influenza A (H1N1) viruses. "

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Shari Fleming

wrote:

According

to my doctor and several others, it's not the only one going around here. They

specifically said unless they test for it and wait the length of time it takes

to come back, it may not be H1N1.

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:47 PM,

Carol AnCel

wrote:

There are two different tests- one costs $400 is

very accurate and takes a week for results.

The other is a nasal swab that is instant and test if you have A or B. If you

test positive for A, it's swine lu cause that is the only A going around. In

fact right now, there have not been any cases of B reported so they are

assuming ALL flu is swine and it doesn't really matter unless you have a need

to know- like our house with . That's the only he was tested and the

only reason we got the tamiflu.

It's totally an epidemic up here. Walworth is shut down-and our school now has

a high rate of absentees .

I don't think it's anything to be really fearful of, but the sheer number

of people sick is taking it's toll and I think a state of emergency was a good

thing so people can get taken care of faster, no matter what they have. I

think the biggest problem is system overload!

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

Join our Down Syndrome information group -

http://health. groups.yahoo.

com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

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Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace.com/vennamusic

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:35 PM,

Romero

wrote:

They

are only testing to see if it is type A. Which the seasonal flu is as

well.

I

still think something is up with all this. The hype from the spring

now this. Control by fear.

Jules

Romero

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Dinkins-Borkowski

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:12 PM

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Swine Flu?

My Husband read

a news story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors are not testing

for the H1 flu because the test takes to long for results. They are just

assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them as if they were

the H1 type. This has caused a false surge in what is reported as H1, but

is probably the regular flu. I am guessing that is why our president just

this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency because of the false

numbers of the flu reported.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question

Authority, they don't know either

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Spizzirri

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:46 AM

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Swine Flu?

Hi Carol!

As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny nose.

Doctor didn't even test her because they didn’t think she had it and are

saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with chills and

sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day with cough, high

fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came on suddenly, and

runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test immediately. She tested

positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics for an ear infection. There

was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our pharmacy was making children's liquid

batches as they only had adult dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they

will never confirm (with us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC

for confirmation but we never know the results. I wanted to know because I

wasn’t sure about getting vaccinations which start today in our area. My

doc said that everything in our area right now testing positive for Type A flu

is H1N1 because that is the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the

regular flu shot in August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The

doctor told me not to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what

they had. There have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know,

the death of a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I

was really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on

special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is done.

The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

[Guest guest]

We are

not seeing those numbers here, and people are not dying in the streets thank

God. The seasonal flu has been worse and no one declared THAT a national

emergency.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

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Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

8:10 PM

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I am not sure what you mean by 'mild' ? the infection

itself? I think everyone agrees it's much like the typical flu. The *numbers

*of people sick, is not mild. It's reached epidemic numbers and the medical

facilities here ARE having a hard time dealing with the sheer volume of people.

Before they were giving everyone who came to the ER tamiflu, now

you can't get it. They are starting to run out and are saving it for those who

are at risk. Which is what they should have been doing from the start anyway....

but that's just me. ;-)

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

Join our Down Syndrome information group -

http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/

DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 8:03 PM, Dinkins-Borkowski

wrote:

Im

still very confused about it all. Especially why we are declaring it a

national emergency when it seems so mild and no one is being turned away from

hospitals and there are no shortages of doctors or medicine that is treating

it. Seems the leaders of our country have lost touch with reality.

At least to me they have.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Lori Dunn

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

7:47 PM

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Same in Texas.

They are treating all type A flu as the swine flu.

Lori

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7:30:49 PM

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Are you

saying all type A flu is swine flu??? At least where you are??

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

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eInfoExchange@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of

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Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

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hange@yahoogroup s.com

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Maybe you guys have something else going around with it there.. but not here.

They tell us that the only type A here, right now, is swine, so they treat it

that way.

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

Join our Down Syndrome information group -

http://health. groups.yahoo.

com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

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infoexchange. blogspot. com/

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Shari Fleming <kingschildgmail (DOT) com>

wrote:

According to my doctor and several

others, it's not the only one going around here. They specifically said unless

they test for it and wait the length of time it takes to come back, it may not

be H1N1.

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Carol AnCel <takecareoftoday@

gmail.com> wrote:

There are two different tests- one costs $400 is very

accurate and takes a week for results.

The other is a nasal swab that is instant and test if you have A or B. If you

test positive for A, it's swine lu cause that is the only A going around. In

fact right now, there have not been any cases of B reported so they are

assuming ALL flu is swine and it doesn't really matter unless you have a need

to know- like our house with . That's the only he was tested and the

only reason we got the tamiflu.

It's totally an epidemic up here. Walworth is shut down-and our school now has

a high rate of absentees .

I don't think it's anything to be really fearful of, but the sheer number

of people sick is taking it's toll and I think a state of emergency was a good

thing so people can get taken care of faster, no matter what they have. I

think the biggest problem is system overload!

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

Join our Down Syndrome information group -

http://health. groups.yahoo.

com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

http://downsyndrome

infoexchange. blogspot. com/

Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:35 PM, Romero <noliptoday@bellsout

h.net> wrote:

They are only testing to see if it is

type A. Which the seasonal flu is as well.

I still think something is up with all

this. The hype from the spring now this. Control by

fear.

Jules

Romero

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of

Dinkins-Borkowski

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

12:12 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx

change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the Swine Flu?

My Husband read a news

story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors are not testing for the

H1 flu because the test takes to long for results. They are just assuming

and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them as if they were the H1

type. This has caused a false surge in what is reported as H1, but is

probably the regular flu. I am guessing that is why our president just

this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency because of the false numbers

of the flu reported.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of

Spizzirri

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

10:46 AM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx

change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the Swine Flu?

Hi Carol!

As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny nose.

Doctor didn't even test her because they didn’t think she had it and are saving

Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with chills and sleepiness

the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day with cough, high fever

(102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came on suddenly, and runny

nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test immediately. She tested positive

so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics for an ear infection. There was a 4

hour wait for Tamiflu because our pharmacy was making children's liquid batches

as they only had adult dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they will

never confirm (with us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC for

confirmation but we never know the results. I wanted to know because I wasn’t

sure about getting vaccinations which start today in our area. My doc said that

everything in our area right now testing positive for Type A flu is H1N1

because that is the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the regular

flu shot in August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The doctor

told me not to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what they

had. There have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know, the

death of a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I was

really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on

special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is done.

The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

[Guest guest]

I did.

Thanks Kathy. It worked finally! Must be my system.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of KathyR

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

8:08 PM

To:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: Re:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the Swine Flu?

try it again...I use Firefox, and it worked fine for

me.

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 9:04 PM, Dinkins-Borkowski <julieborkowskifamily>

wrote:

For

some reason that link wont open for me. Maybe cause I use fire fox?

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Cyndi Holland

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

7:47 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: RE:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the Swine Flu?

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/21/Special-Swine-Flu-Update.aspx

They are only testing to see if it is type A.

Which the seasonal flu is as well.

I still think something is up with all this.

The hype from the spring now this. Control by fear.

Jules

Romero

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Dinkins-Borkowski

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

12:12 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx

change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the Swine Flu?

My Husband read a news story today (sorry I do

not have a link) that doctors are not testing for the H1 flu because the test

takes to long for results. They are just assuming and reporting all flu

like symptoms and treating them as if they were the H1 type. This has

caused a false surge in what is reported as H1, but is probably the regular

flu. I am guessing that is why our president just this weekend has

mistakenly declared a national emergency because of the false numbers of the

flu reported.

Nolan-6

Phoebe

Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Spizzirri

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

10:46 AM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx

change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the Swine Flu?

Hi

Carol!

As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny

nose. Doctor didn't even test her because they didn’t think she had it and

are saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with chills

and sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day with cough,

high fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came on suddenly,

and runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test immediately. She

tested positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics for an ear

infection. There was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our pharmacy was

making children's liquid batches as they only had adult dosages. The most

frustrating thing is that they will never confirm (with us) that is was H1N1.

I guess labs send over to CDC for confirmation but we never know the results.

I wanted to know because I wasn’t sure about getting vaccinations which start

today in our area. My doc said that everything in our area right now testing

positive for Type A flu is H1N1 because that is the only flu strain

circulating. Plus, Sophia had the regular flu shot in August so I doubt she

would have had another strain. The doctor told me not to even have them

vaccinated because he is sure that is what they had. There have been a few

hospitalizations around here and, as you know, the death of a local high

school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I was really worried

because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on special needs

kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is done. The doctor

said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

[Guest guest]

What is the purpose of declaring it a national

emergency? What benefit comes from that declaration?

Jules

Romero

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Dinkins-Borkowski

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 8:04 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

Im still

very confused about it all. Especially why we are declaring it a national

emergency when it seems so mild and no one is being turned away from hospitals

and there are no shortages of doctors or medicine that is treating it.

Seems the leaders of our country have lost touch with reality. At least

to me they have.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't

Question Authority, they don't know either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Lori Dunn

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 7:47 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

Same

in Texas. They are treating all type A flu as the swine flu.

Lori

From:

Dinkins-Borkowski

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Sent: Mon, October 26, 2009 7:30:49 PM

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

Are you

saying all type A flu is swine flu??? At least where you are??

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't

Question Authority, they don't know either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com

[mailto:DownSyndrom eInfoExchange@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Carol

AnCel

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 2:15 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering

the Swine Flu?

Maybe you guys have something else going around with it there.. but not here.

They tell us that the only type A here, right now, is swine, so they treat it

that way.

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

Join our Down Syndrome information group -

http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

http://downsyndrome

infoexchange. blogspot. com/

Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic

On

Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Shari Fleming <kingschildgmail (DOT) com>

wrote:

According

to my doctor and several others, it's not the only one going around here. They specifically

said unless they test for it and wait the length of time it takes to come back,

it may not be H1N1.

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Carol AnCel <takecareoftoday@

gmail.com> wrote:

There are two different tests- one costs $400 is

very accurate and takes a week for results.

The other is a nasal swab that is instant and test if you have A or B. If you

test positive for A, it's swine lu cause that is the only A going around. In

fact right now, there have not been any cases of B reported so they are

assuming ALL flu is swine and it doesn't really matter unless you have a need

to know- like our house with . That's the only he was tested and the

only reason we got the tamiflu.

It's totally an epidemic up here. Walworth is shut down-and our school now has

a high rate of absentees .

I don't think it's anything to be really fearful of, but the sheer number

of people sick is taking it's toll and I think a state of emergency was a good

thing so people can get taken care of faster, no matter what they have. I

think the biggest problem is system overload!

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

Join our Down Syndrome information group -

http://health. groups.yahoo.

com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

http://downsyndrome

infoexchange. blogspot. com/

Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:35 PM, Romero <noliptoday@bellsout h.net>

wrote:

They

are only testing to see if it is type A. Which the seasonal flu is as

well.

I

still think something is up with all this. The hype from the spring

now this. Control by fear.

Jules

Romero

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Dinkins-Borkowski

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:12 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering

the Swine Flu?

My Husband read

a news story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors are not testing

for the H1 flu because the test takes to long for results. They are just

assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them as if they were

the H1 type. This has caused a false surge in what is reported as H1, but

is probably the regular flu. I am guessing that is why our president just

this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency because of the false

numbers of the flu reported.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question

Authority, they don't know either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Spizzirri

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:46 AM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

Hi Carol!

As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny nose.

Doctor didn't even test her because they didn’t think she had it and are

saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with chills and

sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day with cough, high

fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came on suddenly, and

runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test immediately. She tested

positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics for an ear infection. There

was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our pharmacy was making children's liquid

batches as they only had adult dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they

will never confirm (with us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC

for confirmation but we never know the results. I wanted to know because I

wasn’t sure about getting vaccinations which start today in our area. My

doc said that everything in our area right now testing positive for Type A flu

is H1N1 because that is the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the

regular flu shot in August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The

doctor told me not to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what

they had. There have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know,

the death of a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I

was really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on

special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is done.

The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

[Guest guest]

You are free to think what ever you wish. But the CDC numbers stand and indicate an epidemic. This seems to be more of a political issue then a health one for you , and I really don't care to discuss that.

Carol in ILMom to , 9 DSMy problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.Join our Down Syndrome information group - http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

http://downsyndromeinfoexchange.blogspot.com/Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace.com/vennamusic

 

We are

not seeing those numbers here, and people are not dying in the streets thank

God.  The seasonal flu has been worse and no one declared THAT a national

emergency.

 

    

     Nolan-6

     Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

 

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

 

[Guest guest]

I agree. What a way to pay back the pharmaceutical

companies for political support for an election. But hey, that is just MY

opinion. (caps are fun lol)

Jules

Romero

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Dinkins-Borkowski

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:18 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

We are

not seeing those numbers here, and people are not dying in the streets thank

God. The seasonal flu has been worse and no one declared THAT a national

emergency.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't

Question Authority, they don't know either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Carol

AnCel

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 8:10 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

I am not sure what you mean by 'mild' ? the infection itself? I think

everyone agrees it's much like the typical flu. The *numbers *of people sick,

is not mild. It's reached epidemic numbers and the medical facilities here ARE

having a hard time dealing with the sheer volume of people.

Before they were giving everyone who came to the ER tamiflu, now

you can't get it. They are starting to run out and are saving it for those who

are at risk. Which is what they should have been doing from the start anyway....

but that's just me. ;-)

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

Join our Down Syndrome information group -

http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/

DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

http://downsyndromeinfoexchange.blogspot.com/

Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace.com/vennamusic

On

Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 8:03 PM, Dinkins-Borkowski wrote:

Im still very confused about it all. Especially why we are

declaring it a national emergency when it seems so mild and no one is being

turned away from hospitals and there are no shortages of doctors or medicine

that is treating it. Seems the leaders of our country have lost touch

with reality. At least to me they have.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Lori

Dunn

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 7:47 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

Same in Texas. They are treating all type A flu

as the swine flu.

Lori

From:

Dinkins-Borkowski

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Sent: Mon, October 26, 2009 7:30:49 PM

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

Are you saying all type A flu is swine flu??? At least where

you are??

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndrom eInfoExchange@

yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Carol AnCel

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 2:15 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering

the Swine Flu?

Maybe you guys have something else going around with it there.. but not here.

They tell us that the only type A here, right now, is swine, so they treat it

that way.

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

Join our Down Syndrome information group -

http://health. groups.yahoo.

com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

http://downsyndrome

infoexchange. blogspot. com/

Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Shari Fleming <kingschildgmail (DOT) com>

wrote:

According

to my doctor and several others, it's not the only one going around here. They

specifically said unless they test for it and wait the length of time it takes

to come back, it may not be H1N1.

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Carol AnCel <takecareoftoday@

gmail.com> wrote:

There are two different tests- one costs $400 is

very accurate and takes a week for results.

The other is a nasal swab that is instant and test if you have A or B. If you

test positive for A, it's swine lu cause that is the only A going around. In

fact right now, there have not been any cases of B reported so they are

assuming ALL flu is swine and it doesn't really matter unless you have a need

to know- like our house with . That's the only he was tested and the

only reason we got the tamiflu.

It's totally an epidemic up here. Walworth is shut down-and our school now has

a high rate of absentees .

I don't think it's anything to be really fearful of, but the sheer number

of people sick is taking it's toll and I think a state of emergency was a good

thing so people can get taken care of faster, no matter what they have. I

think the biggest problem is system overload!

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

Join our Down Syndrome information group -

http://health. groups.yahoo.

com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/

http://downsyndrome

infoexchange. blogspot. com/

Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:35 PM, Romero <noliptoday@bellsout

h.net> wrote:

They

are only testing to see if it is type A. Which the seasonal flu is as

well.

I

still think something is up with all this. The hype from the spring

now this. Control by fear.

Jules

Romero

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Dinkins-Borkowski

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:12 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering

the Swine Flu?

My Husband read

a news story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors are not testing

for the H1 flu because the test takes to long for results. They are just

assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them as if they were

the H1 type. This has caused a false surge in what is reported as H1, but

is probably the regular flu. I am guessing that is why our president just

this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency because of the false

numbers of the flu reported.

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question

Authority, they don't know either

From: DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc

hange@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of Spizzirri

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:46 AM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExc hange@yahoogroup s.com

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

Hi Carol!

As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny nose.

Doctor didn't even test her because they didn’t think she had it and are

saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with chills and

sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day with cough, high

fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came on suddenly, and

runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test immediately. She tested

positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics for an ear infection. There

was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our pharmacy was making children's liquid

batches as they only had adult dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they

will never confirm (with us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC

for confirmation but we never know the results. I wanted to know because I

wasn’t sure about getting vaccinations which start today in our area. My

doc said that everything in our area right now testing positive for Type A flu

is H1N1 because that is the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the

regular flu shot in August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The

doctor told me not to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what

they had. There have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know,

the death of a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I

was really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on

special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is done.

The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

[Guest guest]

I think that the very topic being posted made it an open ground for debate.

IMHO.

[Guest guest]

We are NOT getting the vaccine. I am leary of it anyways. (How long has this

vaccine been on the market?) We appear to have some immunity to the flu anyways.

My 2 year-old got a weird viral rash after vomitting and fever, but then GONE.

My recommendation is employ good handwashing technique and prevention of germ

transmission and stay away from sick people.

My 6 year-old son has an immunodeficiency and attracts viruses like a magnet;

however, he has not caught it. (None of us have.)

An added note: at a recent ER visit, the ER MD said the flu tests for H1N1 were

unreliable to say the least. Also, CDC has instructed to only test when there

are signs and symptoms. Who decides the s/s? Exactly. It is all up to the MD and

in my neck of the woods, many people are misdiagnosed with things. MD's claim

" flu " when in actuality, it " is " a virus, but NOT flu.

Just some thoughts from the heart, but you won't see me standing in line.

[Guest guest]

IMHO, he's just throwing power around.

Eh!---doesn't really phase me either way.

SUSan

[Guest guest]

Yeah, 1,000 dead is getting close to an epidemic, but no banana. I have

definitely seen greater national emergencies.(Whooping Cough) Maybe he is just

trying to be " proactive " .

>

>

>

> They are only testing to see if it is type A. Which the seasonal flu is as

> well.

>

>

>

> I still think something is up with all this. The hype from the spring now

> this. Control by fear.

>

>

>

> Jules

>

> Romero

>

>

>

> From: mailto:DownSyndrome <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> InfoExchange [mailto:mailto:DownSyndrome

> <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> InfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Dinkins-Borkowski

> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:12 PM

> To: mailto:DownSyndrome <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> InfoExchange

> Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

> Swine Flu?

>

>

>

>

>

> My Husband read a news story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors

> are not testing for the H1 flu because the test takes to long for results.

> They are just assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them

> as if they were the H1 type. This has caused a false surge in what is

> reported as H1, but is probably the regular flu. I am guessing that is why

> our president just this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency

> because of the false numbers of the flu reported.

>

>

>

> Nolan-6

>

> Phoebe Ds & Cf-4

>

>

>

> Don't Question Authority, they don't know either

>

>

>

>

> Lipstick

>

>

>

>

> _____

>

>

> From: mailto:DownSyndrome <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> InfoExchange [mailto:mailto:DownSyndrome

> <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> InfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Spizzirri

> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:46 AM

> To: mailto:DownSyndrome <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> InfoExchange

> Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the Swine

> Flu?

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Carol!

> As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

> quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny

> nose. Doctor didn't even test her because they didn't think she had it and

> are saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with

> chills and sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day

> with cough, high fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came

> on suddenly, and runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test

> immediately. She tested positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics

> for an ear infection. There was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our

> pharmacy was making children's liquid batches as they only had adult

> dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they will never confirm (with

> us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC for confirmation but we

> never know the results. I wanted to know because I wasn't sure about getting

> vaccinations which start today in our area. My doc said that everything in

> our area right now testing positive for Type A flu is H1N1 because that is

> the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the regular flu shot in

> August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The doctor told me not

> to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what they had. There

> have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know, the death of

> a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I was

> really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on

> special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is

> done. The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

>

> Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Carol, Do you have a link to the Mercola video? I used to get his e-mail's, but

had to stop them (too many of them clogging my inbox).

Thanks,

> >

> >

> >

> > They are only testing to see if it is type A. Which the seasonal flu is as

> > well.

> >

> >

> >

> > I still think something is up with all this. The hype from the spring now

> > this. Control by fear.

> >

> >

> >

> > Jules

> >

> > Romero

> >

> >

> >

> > mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange

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> > mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange

> > Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

> > Swine Flu? <DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

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> > <DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> >

> > <DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> >

> > My Husband read a news story today (sorry I do not have a link) that

> > doctors are not testing for the H1 flu because the test takes to long for

> > results. They are just assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and

> > treating them as if they were the H1 type. This has caused a false surge in

> > what is reported as H1, but is probably the regular flu. I am guessing that

> > is why our president just this weekend has mistakenly declared a national

> > emergency because of the false numbers of the flu

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> > <DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

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> > Don't Question Authority, they don't know

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> > [mailto:

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> > On Behalf Of Spizzirri

> > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:46 AM

> > To: <DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> > mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange

> > Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

> > Swine Flu?

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi Carol!

> > As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

> > quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny

> > nose. Doctor didn't even test her because they didn't think she had it and

> > are saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with

> > chills and sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day

> > with cough, high fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came

> > on suddenly, and runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test

> > immediately. She tested positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics

> > for an ear infection. There was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our

> > pharmacy was making children's liquid batches as they only had adult

> > dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they will never confirm (with

> > us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC for confirmation but we

> > never know the results. I wanted to know because I wasn't sure about getting

> > vaccinations which start today in our area. My doc said that everything in

> > our area right now testing positive for Type A flu is H1N1 because that is

> > the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the regular flu shot in

> > August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The doctor told me not

> > to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what they had. There

> > have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know, the death of

> > a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I was

> > really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on

> > special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is

> > done. The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

> >

> > Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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>

[Guest guest]

I cannot get the MD's around here to give out TamiFlu. What gives with that? I

wanted my son to have it.

[Guest guest]

I guess I should be thankful, as we are all home well? But then again, I

homeschool. We do get out a lot though. We are either " lucky " or " immune " .

Hopefully both. ;0)

[Guest guest]

Type A is an H1N1; swine flu is an H1N1. All type A'a are not swine flu.

>

>

>

> They are only testing to see if it is type A. Which the seasonal flu is as

> well.

>

>

>

> I still think something is up with all this. The hype from the spring now

> this. Control by fear.

>

>

>

> Jules

>

> Romero

>

>

>

> From: DownSyndromeInfoExc <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> hange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc

> <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange > hange ] On

> Behalf Of Dinkins-Borkowski

> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:12 PM

> To: DownSyndromeInfoExc <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> hange

> Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

> Swine Flu?

>

>

>

>

>

> My Husband read a news story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors

> are not testing for the H1 flu because the test takes to long for results.

> They are just assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them

> as if they were the H1 type. This has caused a false surge in what is

> reported as H1, but is probably the regular flu. I am guessing that is why

> our president just this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency

> because of the false numbers of the flu reported.

>

>

>

>

>

> Nolan-6

>

> Phoebe Ds & Cf-4

>

>

>

> Don't Question Authority, they don't know either

>

>

>

>

> Lipstick

>

>

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: DownSyndromeInfoExc <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> hange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc

> <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange > hange ] On

> Behalf Of Spizzirri

> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:46 AM

> To: DownSyndromeInfoExc <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> hange

> Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the Swine

> Flu?

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Carol!

> As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

> quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny

> nose. Doctor didn't even test her because they didn't think she had it and

> are saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with

> chills and sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day

> with cough, high fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came

> on suddenly, and runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test

> immediately. She tested positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics

> for an ear infection. There was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our

> pharmacy was making children's liquid batches as they only had adult

> dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they will never confirm (with

> us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC for confirmation but we

> never know the results. I wanted to know because I wasn't sure about getting

> vaccinations which start today in our area. My doc said that everything in

> our area right now testing positive for Type A flu is H1N1 because that is

> the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the regular flu shot in

> August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The doctor told me not

> to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what they had. There

> have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know, the death of

> a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I was

> really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on

> special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is

> done. The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

>

> Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I guess you are correct. The " national emergency " is actually tht we do not have

the resources to fight it. Now, that I can see.

[Guest guest]

Just so everyone knows, if you don't already, the yearly flu shot only provides

protection against ONE STRAIN of the flu virus; they typically make a vaccine

for the most common one floating around at the time. So, you can get a flu shot

and still get the flu.

P.S. if you are allergic to eggs, do NOT get the flu shot.

[Guest guest]

Same here . But I do tend to try to avoid busy

times at the store.

Jules

Romero

From:

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[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of agirlnamedsuess21

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:56 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

I guess I should be thankful, as we are all

home well? But then again, I homeschool. We do get out a lot though. We are

either " lucky " or " immune " . Hopefully both. ;0)

[Guest guest]

Thank

you, I was genuinely confused about that one. Thank you!

Nolan-6

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

Don't Question Authority, they don't know

either

From:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ]

On Behalf Of agirlnamedsuess21

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009

9:58 PM

To:

DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject:

[DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the Swine Flu?

Type A is an H1N1; swine flu is an H1N1. All type A'a

are not swine flu.

>

>

>

> They are only testing to see if it is type A. Which the seasonal flu is as

> well.

>

>

>

> I still think something is up with all this. The hype from the spring now

> this. Control by fear.

>

>

>

> Jules

>

> Romero

>

>

>

> From: DownSyndromeInfoExc <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> hange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc

> <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

hange ] On

> Behalf Of Dinkins-Borkowski

> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:12 PM

> To: DownSyndromeInfoExc <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> hange

> Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering

the

> Swine Flu?

>

>

>

>

>

> My Husband read a news story today (sorry I do not have a link) that

doctors

> are not testing for the H1 flu because the test takes to long for results.

> They are just assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating

them

> as if they were the H1 type. This has caused a false surge in what is

> reported as H1, but is probably the regular flu. I am guessing that is why

> our president just this weekend has mistakenly declared a national

emergency

> because of the false numbers of the flu reported.

>

>

>

>

>

> Nolan-6

>

> Phoebe Ds & Cf-4

>

>

>

> Don't Question Authority, they don't know either

>

>

>

>

> Lipstick

>

>

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: DownSyndromeInfoExc <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> hange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExc

> <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

hange ] On

> Behalf Of Spizzirri

> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:46 AM

> To: DownSyndromeInfoExc <mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange >

> hange

> Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine

> Flu?

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi Carol!

> As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered

H1N1

> quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny

> nose. Doctor didn't even test her because they didn't think she had it and

> are saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with

> chills and sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day

> with cough, high fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came

> on suddenly, and runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test

> immediately. She tested positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics

> for an ear infection. There was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our

> pharmacy was making children's liquid batches as they only had adult

> dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they will never confirm (with

> us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC for confirmation but

we

> never know the results. I wanted to know because I wasn't sure about

getting

> vaccinations which start today in our area. My doc said that everything in

> our area right now testing positive for Type A flu is H1N1 because that is

> the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the regular flu shot in

> August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The doctor told me

not

> to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what they had.

There

> have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know, the death

of

> a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I was

> really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on

> special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is

> done. The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

>

> Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I thought it was a combo of the three most likely strains…

am I wrong?

Jules

Romero

From:

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[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of agirlnamedsuess21

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:03 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

Just so everyone knows, if you don't already,

the yearly flu shot only provides protection against ONE STRAIN of the flu

virus; they typically make a vaccine for the most common one floating around at

the time. So, you can get a flu shot and still get the flu.

P.S. if you are allergic to eggs, do NOT get the flu shot.

[Guest guest]

How could they expect your body to build immunity in time to ward off what they have already been exposed to?? that's the part I don't get!! Late sept EARLY oct, they would have a chance for the kids to get some benefit, but now....???

I wonder how many people are going to opt to vaccinate their kids* now*.   About half have already caught it... the other half will prolly fall next week. ;-) Carol in ILMom to , 9 DS

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I would not think it would still cover you.  Just like the

yearly flu shot.   You would need to get it again if you want that

protection.

 

Jules

Romero

 

From:

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[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Carol

AnCel

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 6:10 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

 

 

and... forgot! ph is HUNGRY :-) still no

temp and that is with out using any tylonol or advil etc.

So two down in our family- wonder if my husband and I will get it? He got the

shot way back in the 70's and I worked in a nursing home then, but I don't

remember if I got the swine flu shot on top of the  usual one that year or

not.

At any rate, I was in the health field taking care of people so must have

gotten it. Anyone read up on any immunity from that last round of this?

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Carol AnCel

wrote:

I was just reading down the

page as I was eating and found this :

Pneumonia

and Influenza (P & I) Mortality Surveillance

During week 41, 6.9% of all deaths reported through the 122-Cities Mortality

Reporting System were due to P & I. This percentage

was above the epidemic threshold of 6.6% for week 41. Including week 41,

P & I mortality has been above threshold for three consecutive weeks.

  I guess it's epidemic cause the numbers say so? Not really

anyone's  opinion.

They have a handy dandy chart there as well if you go and look. It's like

exploded! Interesting to note that the death rate is still lower then  for

type B ( the typical flu) but there are going to be more in real numbers simply

because more people are coming  down with this as compared to the typical

flu which passes over more people in a season.

Those very large numbers of people sick all at the same time is really the

biggest problem. The medical community just can not handle EVERYONE and truth

is many don't need to go in to be seen at the onset anyway.  They

won't  let the college kids in to see drs unless they have been sick for a

while and feel they have a secondary infection or are * really* sick.

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 4:39 PM, Carol AnCel

wrote:

There are a  bunch of nasty bugs going around that's

for sure. :-)

I think we've had them all so far. :-( Now  swine flu.

Here is the CDC site and it breaks it down real nice.

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

It does show the other A's, which are very few and states this :

" All subtyped influenza A viruses being reported to CDC were 2009

influenza A (H1N1) viruses. "

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Shari Fleming

wrote:

 

According

to my doctor and several others, it's not the only one going around here. They

specifically said unless they test for it and wait the length of time it takes

to come back, it may not be H1N1.

 

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:47 PM,

Carol AnCel

wrote:

 

There are two different tests- one costs $400 is

very accurate and takes a week for results.

The other is a nasal swab that is instant and test if you have A or B. If you

test positive for A, it's swine lu cause that is the only A going around. In

fact right now, there have not been any cases of B reported so they are

assuming ALL flu is swine and it doesn't really matter unless you have a need

to know- like our house with . That's the only he was tested and the

only reason we got the tamiflu.

It's totally an epidemic up here. Walworth is shut down-and our school now has

a high rate of absentees .

I don't think it's anything to be really fearful of, but  the sheer number

of people sick is taking it's toll and I think a state of emergency was a good

thing so people can get taken care of faster, no matter what they have.  I

think the biggest problem is system overload!

Carol in IL

Mom to , 9 DS

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:35 PM,

Romero

wrote:

 

They

are only testing to see if it is type A.  Which the seasonal flu is as

well.  

 

I

still think something is up with all this.   The hype from the spring

now this.   Control by fear.

 

Jules

Romero

 

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Dinkins-Borkowski

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:12 PM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

 

 

My Husband read

a news story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors are not testing

for the H1 flu because the test takes to long for results.  They are just

assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them as if they were

the H1 type.  This has caused a false surge in what is reported as H1, but

is probably the regular flu.  I am guessing that is why our president just

this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency because of the false

numbers of the flu reported.

 

    

    

Nolan-6

    

Phoebe Ds & Cf—4

 

Don't Question

Authority, they don't know either

 

From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

[mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of

Spizzirri

Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:46 AM

To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange

Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the

Swine Flu?

 

 

Hi Carol!

As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1

quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny nose.

Doctor didn't even test her because they didn’t think she had it and are

saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with chills and

sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day with cough, high

fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came on suddenly, and

runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test immediately. She tested

positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics for an ear infection. There

was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our pharmacy was making children's liquid

batches as they only had adult dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they

will never confirm (with us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC

for confirmation but we never know the results. I wanted to know because I

wasn’t sure about getting vaccinations which start today in our area. My

doc said that everything in our area right now testing positive for Type A flu

is H1N1 because that is the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the

regular flu shot in August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The

doctor told me not to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what

they had. There have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know,

the death of a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I

was really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on

special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is done.

The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates??

Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

YAAAAAAA!! Some advantage to being older ;-) Carol in ILMom to , 9 DSMy problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.Join our Down Syndrome information group -

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Carol-I haven't read anything but my ob told me anyone born before 1976  would probably have some  immunity to swine flu from when it came thru then.Ruby

and... forgot! ph is HUNGRY :-) still no temp and that is with out using any tylonol or advil etc. 

So two down in our family- wonder if my husband and I will get it? He got the shot way back in the 70's and I worked in a nursing home then, but I don't remember if I got the swine flu shot on top of the  usual one that year or not.

At any rate, I was in the health field taking care of people so must have gotten it. Anyone read up on any immunity from that last round of this?Carol in ILMom to , 9 DSMy problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Carol AnCel wrote:

I was just reading down the page as I was eating and found this :Pneumonia and Influenza (P & I) Mortality Surveillance

During week 41, 6.9% of all deaths reported through the 122-Cities Mortality Reporting System were due to P & I. This percentage was above the epidemic threshold of 6.6% for week 41. Including week 41, P & I mortality has been above threshold for three consecutive weeks.

  I guess it's epidemic cause the numbers say so? Not really anyone's  opinion.They have a handy dandy chart there as well if you go and look. It's like exploded! Interesting to note that the death rate is still lower then  for type B ( the typical flu) but there are going to be more in real numbers simply because more people are coming  down with this as compared to the typical flu which passes over more people in a season. 

Those very large numbers of people sick all at the same time is really the biggest problem. The medical community just can not handle EVERYONE and truth is many don't need to go in to be seen at the onset anyway.  They won't  let the college kids in to see drs unless they have been sick for a while and feel they have a secondary infection or are * really* sick. 

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 4:39 PM, Carol AnCel wrote:

There are a  bunch of nasty bugs going around that's for sure. :-)I think we've had them all so far. :-( Now  swine flu.

Here is the CDC site and it breaks it down real nice.http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/It does show the other A's, which are very few and states this :

" All subtyped influenza A viruses being reported to CDC were 2009 influenza A (H1N1) viruses. " Carol in ILMom to , 9 DSMy problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Shari Fleming wrote:

 

According to my doctor and several others, it's not the only one going around here. They specifically said unless they test for it and wait the length of time it takes to come back, it may not be H1N1.

On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Carol AnCel wrote:

 There are two different tests- one costs $400 is very accurate and takes a week for results. 

The other is a nasal swab that is instant and test if you have A or B. If you test positive for A, it's swine lu cause that is the only A going around. In fact right now, there have not been any cases of B reported so they are assuming ALL flu is swine and it doesn't really matter unless you have a need to know- like our house with . That's the only he was tested and the only reason we got the tamiflu.

It's totally an epidemic up here. Walworth is shut down-and our school now has a high rate of absentees .I don't think it's anything to be really fearful of, but  the sheer number of people sick is taking it's toll and I think a state of emergency was a good thing so people can get taken care of faster, no matter what they have.  I think the biggest problem is system overload!

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On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 1:35 PM, Romero wrote:

 

They are only testing to see if it is type A.  Which the seasonal flu is as well.   

I still think something is up with all this.   The hype from the spring now this.   Control by fear. 

Jules Romero

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My Husband read a news story today (sorry I do not have a link) that doctors are not testing for the H1 flu because the test takes to long for results.  They are just assuming and reporting all flu like symptoms and treating them as if they were the H1 type.  This has caused a false surge in what is reported as H1, but is probably the regular flu.  I am guessing that is why our president just this weekend has mistakenly declared a national emergency because of the false numbers of the flu reported.

     

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Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Re:How's Everyone Weathering the Swine Flu?  Hi Carol!As you have probably seen from my facebook updates, my girls weathered H1N1 quite well. Mira (11) brought it home and had a cough, mild fever, runny nose. Doctor didn't even test her because they didn’t think she had it and are saving Tamiflu for high-risk only anyway. Then, she came down with chills and sleepiness the next day. Sophia (9 with DS) got sick that day with cough, high fever (102.5 which is highest she has ever had) that came on suddenly, and runny nose. Took her to doc who did Type-A flu test immediately. She tested positive so she was put on Tamiflu and antibiotics for an ear infection. There was a 4 hour wait for Tamiflu because our pharmacy was making children's liquid batches as they only had adult dosages. The most frustrating thing is that they will never confirm (with us) that is was H1N1. I guess labs send over to CDC for confirmation but we never know the results. I wanted to know because I wasn’t sure about getting vaccinations which start today in our area. My doc said that everything in our area right now testing positive for Type A flu is H1N1 because that is the only flu strain circulating. Plus, Sophia had the regular flu shot in August so I doubt she would have had another strain. The doctor told me not to even have them vaccinated because he is sure that is what they had. There have been a few hospitalizations around here and, as you know, the death of a local high school girl who had an undiagnosed heart condition. I was really worried because I have been reading about the toll it is taking on special needs kids. I guess now I am glad we had it and am hoping it is done. The doctor said he doubts we can get it again unless it mutates?? 

Hope everyone has mild symptoms!

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no, I don't know?? Do you have a lot more cases over all then other places? What is your region? Carol in ILMom to , 9 DSMy problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.

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I took a look at the chart at the bottom of the page for the link listed below.  I live in Region 4 (NC) and we have one of the highest pediatric death rates listed, anyone have a guess as to why we are so much higher than other areas?  This really scares me!

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