Flu Shots
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sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
I was getting ready to start a thread on the schools in St. Mary's not alerting the parents about the report cases in their child's school. The little girl that sits in front of my son had it last week and I assumed there would atleast be a letter sent home. I then go to football practice and hear that there were several cases in Piney Point Elementary and they have yet to send a notice home.
Another silly question...how long is an infected child contagious?
Another silly question...how long is an infected child contagious?
nomoney, I would think if your kids actually got it and are better now, they will have immunity. I don't think the shot would be required then, but I would check with your doctor to be sure.
Just being around or exposed and not getting it? Maybe your kids did a fantastic job and kept their hands away from their faces and washed their hands really well. I would still get the shots.
This is just my two cents, but I'm not a doctor.
This is off a CDC website
"Infectious period
The duration of shedding with novel influenza A (h1N1) virus is unknown. Therefore, until data are available, the estimated duration of viral shedding is based upon seasonal influenza virus infection.. Infected persons are assumed to be shedding virus from one day prior to illness onset until resolution of symptoms. In general, persons with novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection should be considered potentially infectious from one day before to 7 days following illness onset. Children, especially younger children, might be infectious for up to 10 days"
sockgirl77
Well-Known Member
Lovely. The school told one person their kid could come back in 5 days and I saw them at the Farmlife Festival. I wonder what the doctor told her. I know this mother and she's not the type to put other children in harm's way intentionally.
libertytyranny
Dream Stealer
There are so many cases they are not sending out letters. Assume there have been cases in your school.
terbear1225
Well-Known Member
where/ how did you get a shot for a 15 month old? we're on the waiting list for our son's doc because they only got 10 doses and they're holding those for their high risk patients.
morningbell
hmmmmmm
Even better, I have people coming in from out of town after the baby is born, some are flying. I can't get the shot, and I'm pretty sure a newborn can't get the shot. Should I request they get the shot before they visit, maybe wear masks as they travel and even in our presence?
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
It's everywhere. It's in some of the schools in Calvert. The schools are not under any obligation to tell parents. My boss's daughter (4) has it. She goes to a preschool in Annapolis.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
That'd be like sending home notes everytime someone got a paper cut.