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Pinkisles
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My husband has the flu
He has been sick since Friday night, I made him go to urgent care because he has a fever. They just tested and he has the flu.
I'm freaking out. I don't know what to do. I am 38 weeks and two days. I did not get a flu shot, I have never had one and my dr didn't tell me to get one.
They gave him a rx Tamiflu and he is going to go stay at his moms for a couple of days. What can I do?
Message edited 2/9/2014 6:25:43 PM.
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My husband has the flu
First I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. Second I'm shocked your dr wouldn't tell you to get a flu shot being pregnant during winter.
Happy he is staying at his moms. I would spray Lysol, disinfect whatever you can. Wash your sheets. Etc. Hope he gets better soon.
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MrsE323
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My husband has the flu
Sending hugs, that sucks! I would disinfect around as much as you can and then just try not to stress. Glad he is going elsewhere for a few days, maybe call your OB tomorrow to see if they have any additional suggestions?
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| Posted 2/9/14 7:19 PM |
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Pinkisles
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My husband has the flu
Thanks girls. I do plan to call my dr tomorrow and see what he says.
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BeachGrl
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My husband has the flu
I think they prescribe Tamiflu for anyone who has been in contact with someone infected. It's also safe during pregnancy, so I would call your OB and see if they want to give it to you. Esp since the baby can come at any day at this point
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Pinkisles
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My husband has the flu
Thanks I will call tomorrow and see what they can do
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| Posted 2/9/14 7:34 PM |
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Nic1229
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Nicole
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Re: My husband has the flu
Posted by BeachGrl
I think they prescribe Tamiflu for anyone who has been in contact with someone infected. It's also safe during pregnancy, so I would call your OB and see if they want to give it to you. Esp since the baby can come at any day at this point
This! I work at a dr and they definitely recommend anyone who has been in contact get it.. and it is safe during pregnancy.
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Pinkisles
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Re: My husband has the flu
Posted by Nic1229
Posted by BeachGrl
I think they prescribe Tamiflu for anyone who has been in contact with someone infected. It's also safe during pregnancy, so I would call your OB and see if they want to give it to you. Esp since the baby can come at any day at this point
This! I work at a dr and they definitely recommend anyone who has been in contact get it.. and it is safe during pregnancy.
Thanks. Def gonna call tomorrow.
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ShhhTTCin11
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My husband has the flu
DH got the flu - I caught it :(
With Tamiflu, I felt better in a couple days. I'd call the dr and see what they say.
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| Posted 2/10/14 7:18 PM |
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Pinkisles
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My husband has the flu
Update:
I called my dr and he said to disinfect and stay away from my husband (which I have). He didn't want to give me Tamiflu because I didn't have any symptoms. I have a regular appt tomorrow so I will talk to him again.
I feel ok, just have a bit of a cough and a scratchy throat but I think it might be in my head because I'm neurotic.
I miss my husband though :( he feels better and no fever today.
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noway
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Re: My husband has the flu
No advice besides what the others have said, but you should go get a flu shot now. You can still give protection to your baby and yourself for the rest of flu season.
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