surviving H1N1...

    For the past few days I have been feeling anywhere from off to absolutely wretched.  I've been eating Advil like candy and keeping it together for the in-laws visit.  A couple of days ago things flared up and I had another semi-comatose day, since then I have had a wicked headache that no drugs can seem to conquer and a hacking cough. 

H1N1 is rampant at the boy's little school, twenty percent of the students are away sick.  I kept my guys home Thursday and Friday in case they were carrying a bug from me....and to keep them away from their seemingly germ infested school.   

  Several neighborhood kids have been given Tamiflu and banished to their bedrooms for the seven day recommended period.  I have been watching my guys like a hawk and trying not to overreact when I hear a cough or feel a warm forehead.  It's hard not to be alarmist with so much information flying around.  We don't even have TV and I feel bombarded by mixed messages.

  Obviously I have decided not to go the Tamiflu route for myself...it has to be given within the first 48 hours to be effective.  Ryan is the only one at high risk with H1N1 as he's under five years old.  If he starts with a high fever I will definitely head to the doctor.  Other than that, after extensive reading on the Public Health Agency web page called Fight Flu.ca and talking to the triage nurse Health Canada I think I just have to wait this out. 

Not fun...but I am extremely thankful I don't have any of the vomitrouciousness that comes along with other flu strains. 

   Here are some things I have learned I wanted to share are....wash your hands, wash them well and lots.

Keep your fingers away from your face...your eyes, mouth and nose.

Cough and sneeze into your shoulder or a tissue to avoid spreading germs.

A simple mix of one part enviro-friendly bleach and ten parts water can be used to disinfect door knobs, light switches, phones, tv remotes, keyboards etc.  I put mine in a spray bottle.

Get some fresh air...keep a window cracked.  Get your kiddos out and get them moving to bring in nice clean oxygen.

I have been keeping a diffuser going with Thieves Oil Blend, an essential oil supplement by Young Living that kills germs with Cinnamon, Cloves, Eucalytus and Rosemary.  You can get this from the  Thailam button on my left sponsors sidebar.  Colleen is an expert on healing oils.

A mother-in-law with a cold cloth also does wonders for a feverish head...thanks Sybie!!!

A neighborhood resource of all things healthy also shared this handy guide below:

  Know the Difference between  a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms

 

Symptom	Cold	H1N1 Flu
Fever	Fever is rare with a cold.	Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the  H1N1 flu.
Coughing	A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.	A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the  H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches	Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.	Severe aches and pains are common with the  H1N1 flu.
Stuffy Nose	Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.	Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the  H1N1 flu.
Chills	Chills are uncommon with a cold.	60% of people who have the  H1N1 flu experience chills.
Tiredness	Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.	Tiredness is moderate to severe with the  H1N1  flu.
Sneezing	Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.	Sneezing is not common with the  H1N1 flu.
Sudden Symptoms	Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.	The  H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache	A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.	A headache is very common with the  H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat	Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.	Sore throat is not commonly present with the  H1N1 flu.
Chest Discomfort	Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.	Chest discomfort is often severe with the  H1N1 flu.

The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.

 

This varies a bit from the guidelines at Fight Flu.ca but it's more detailed which is really helpful.   I am also eager to hear your stories and lovely flu experiences. 

oxo

Swiney Snickerdoodle....oink.

Comments

[kerry]

I received this comment via facebook...from a friend's doctor...good advice to follow for sure:

"I know the H1N1 thing is a big subject. Whether we opt in for the vaccine or opt out, keeping the immune system strong is very important. Regarding Ethan, a probiotic, a good multivitamin, essential fats (he is on this) and yes, the vitamin D3 would be beneficial for him. As well, it is important to really emphasize the proper hand washing technique...i tell kids to wash and sing the entire happy birthday song as they do it..with soap and water. To wash after sneezing, and coughing. It is also improtant to eat well and get plenty of sleep.

We do have a few herbal tinctures that are handy if he does get a cold..in these are herbs that help with a cough and further boost the immune system. Also, Muccococinum at half of the dose is a potent immuno-stimulator for your son and the entire family."

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