Guest guest Posted April 1, 2003 Report Share Posted April 1, 2003 , Hopefully, by May there will be more info and containment of SARS!!! Hope DH does not get sick or bring the germs back to Australia with him!!! Good luck! Aunt B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2003 Report Share Posted April 1, 2003 I have seen some of you posting about this. The problem I am dealing with now is that Amber is suppose to go to Florida with her school the last week of April. This is making me very nervous with all the scare of Sars. I talked to her doctor, and he said it really has to be our decision whether we feel OK about this. Now that they have 3 more cases in California, I am just terrified. What would you all do? Margo, mother of Amber 14, w/cf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2003 Report Share Posted April 1, 2003 ---Cheryl were do you live?? Margo In cfparents , " Cheryl Cowl " <tczcowl@t...> wrote: > Hey Margo, > > I wouldn't let her go. I know she is probably really excited about the trip, but if she ended up getting infected how would you feel then? We have it terribly here, I feel like it is turning into an epidemic. I am afraid that is what is going to happen. > > Cheryl > SARS > > > I have seen some of you posting about this. The problem I am dealing > with now is that Amber is suppose to go to Florida with her school > the last week of April. This is making me very nervous with all the > scare of Sars. I talked to her doctor, and he said it really has to > be our decision whether we feel OK about this. Now that they have 3 > more cases in California, I am just terrified. What would you all do? > > Margo, mother of Amber 14, w/cf > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2003 Report Share Posted April 1, 2003 Hey Margo, I wouldn't let her go. I know she is probably really excited about the trip, but if she ended up getting infected how would you feel then? We have it terribly here, I feel like it is turning into an epidemic. I am afraid that is what is going to happen. Cheryl SARS I have seen some of you posting about this. The problem I am dealing with now is that Amber is suppose to go to Florida with her school the last week of April. This is making me very nervous with all the scare of Sars. I talked to her doctor, and he said it really has to be our decision whether we feel OK about this. Now that they have 3 more cases in California, I am just terrified. What would you all do? Margo, mother of Amber 14, w/cf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 Hi there, I think you will have to make your decision , but traveling is not that bad & the security was streamlined so well now, I didn't mind, except for the cancelled flights & consolidating them. I changed into 3 different planes going out to CA & also coming back. BUT.......It wasn't anything scary. We left FL on the FRIDAY the war started (21st) and returned this Sunday pm. Never even a hint of trouble. I did say my usual prayers of course. If you were going to someplace where there had been cases reported closer to time your to go & what they had done about it. that would help the decision. I do know we have an excellent security here ........have too....... & that includes infection control, etc... we always have the threat of foreigners coming with something, so have lots of things they do to help...... I did notice they all were cleaning planes really well before we got on , after each trip ....and I always sit up in bulkhead with no one in front of me but a wall.....so that helps too. ask for that .You will be on first -or earlier...with children & you can also tell folks at check in you need bulkhead seats............. I know it is a hard decision. But life is ,in itself.............I wish you all really great vibes, lots of love, many hugs, & a wonderful time . Hopefully they will have some med for this also before you leave.. LOVE & HUGS< GrandmomBEV Re: SARS Hey Margo, I wouldn't let her go. I know she is probably really excited about the trip, but if she ended up getting infected how would you feel then? We have it terribly here, I feel like it is turning into an epidemic. I am afraid that is what is going to happen. Cheryl SARS I have seen some of you posting about this. The problem I am dealing with now is that Amber is suppose to go to Florida with her school the last week of April. This is making me very nervous with all the scare of Sars. I talked to her doctor, and he said it really has to be our decision whether we feel OK about this. Now that they have 3 more cases in California, I am just terrified. What would you all do? Margo, mother of Amber 14, w/cf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 This link lists where SARS cases are suspected in the U.S. Notice there are no suspected cases in Florida. http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/sars.htm I disagree with a lot of the opinions here. The risk is extremely low. If my child were old enough to go on such a trip, and had the opportunity, I would let him go. He will be robbed of enough opportunities in his life, and he may never get another chance. I would, however, keep careful track of the situation as the risk changed. If the trip were to Florida tomorrow, I would say the benefits definitely outweigh the risks for me, but who knows where everything will be in May. ~Steph, mom of Iain, 6, wcf > I would not send my child, with or without cf, anywhere given the increa > sing spread of SARS; there was a suspected case at the SF airport > today. I would urge caution in this matter. > That said, I am the most protective mother in 36 states! > Love and good luck to you with this, > n Rojas > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 ---Thanks for the link Steph, very interesting. Margo In cfparents , " birchnymph " <serein@w...> wrote: > This link lists where SARS cases are suspected in the U.S. Notice > there are no suspected cases in Florida. > http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/sars.htm > > I disagree with a lot of the opinions here. The risk is extremely > low. If my child were old enough to go on such a trip, and had the > opportunity, I would let him go. He will be robbed of enough > opportunities in his life, and he may never get another chance. I > would, however, keep careful track of the situation as the risk > changed. If the trip were to Florida tomorrow, I would say the > benefits definitely outweigh the risks for me, but who knows where > everything will be in May. > > ~Steph, mom of Iain, 6, wcf > > > > I would not send my child, with or without cf, anywhere given the > increa > > sing spread of SARS; there was a suspected case at the SF airport > > today. I would urge caution in this matter. > > That said, I am the most protective mother in 36 states! > > Love and good luck to you with this, > > n Rojas > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 I live in Aurora, about 40 minutes north of Toronto. I am a school teacher, grade six. A parent of one of the boys in my class is on house quarantine until next Monday. She works at one of the hospitals that had a death from SARS. She isn't developing any symptoms but they aren't taking any chances. She has to wear a mask at all times, must sleep in a different area than her children. A high school in Richmond Hill, just south of here, it is right across the street from the hospital I spoke of above, some of the students go to it for lunch in their cafeteria. They are all at home now on quarantine. I don' t think any of them are sick, but they must stay home for 10 days. I believe it was around 200 people. To date, I think 6 people have died in the Toronto area. Most were elderly and all had direct contact with the orignal source which was a hospital in Scarborough (a suberb of TO) Some of the patients from this hospital were transferred to the hospital in Richmond Hill which is how it got spread to that facility. We have had to cancel our pizza lunches until further notice. They don't want the children eating foods from a shared container. It's a little scary here at the moment, trying not to panic, but with Matty having CF and this being a Respiratory disease, it worries me. Cheryl SARS > > > I have seen some of you posting about this. The problem I am dealing > with now is that Amber is suppose to go to Florida with her school > the last week of April. This is making me very nervous with all the > scare of Sars. I talked to her doctor, and he said it really has to > be our decision whether we feel OK about this. Now that they have 3 > more cases in California, I am just terrified. What would you all do? > > Margo, mother of Amber 14, w/cf > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 I am still going to Florida - don't go to Hong Kong!!!!!!! Rosemary from New York with 3 children with CF - they are 12.5, 10, 6...... I coined the phrase " BREATHE DAMMIT " ; we have a dog we named -are you ready for this - TOBI after their medication!!! At least it wasn't albuterol or Coly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2003 Report Share Posted April 8, 2003 JUST an opinion here.......take one in your purse. See the situation.....then decide OR sign in & have them tell you how long before you'll get in to see doc........ make sure you don't touch any more than what you have to & WASH YOURS & YOUR CHILDS HANDS!!! Best wishes just my opinion........:) LOVE & HUGS, grandmomBEV SARS Just a quick question about SARS. has clinic next week in Denver and I have heard that there have been a few cases of SARS in Colorado. Now my question is this, should I have wear a mask when we go in the hospital or just go like normal? mom to 3wcf and Brenna 7wocf _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------------------- The opinions and information exchanged on this list should IN NO WAY be construed as medical advice. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 Hi , My daughter goes to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and they recommend that all CF patients wear masks from the time they enter the building until they leave except when they are eating in the cafeteria or in the exam room. So, If it was me, (and I have to do this on the 22nd) I would have my child wear a mask the whole time they are there. This SARS thing is scary! There are 6 cases here in PA and 3 more in nearby New Jersey. I plan to be extra careful! SARS Just a quick question about SARS. has clinic next week in Denver and I have heard that there have been a few cases of SARS in Colorado. Now my question is this, should I have wear a mask when we go in the hospital or just go like normal? mom to 3wcf and Brenna 7wocf _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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