The dreaded FLU hit
our neck of the woods.
One of those strains that has morphed.
Daughter was told
that Lil Miss had Influenza A.
A nose swabbing determined the diagnoses.
Her temp had been 103 and climbing.
Quick...what do you do?
Children's Tylenol altered with Ibuprofen.
Give age appropriate dose every 4 hours.
Cold wet wash cloth to the back of the neck and across the forehead.
Lukewarm bath. If they get the shivers, wrap them in a blanket afterwards.
Dress in cool clothing to help cool off body.
Cold wet socks wrapped around the ankles.
Drink fluids.
Eat popsicles/freeze pops.
Pray.
Rest.
If coughing, use cough drops.
Encourage child to cough into elbow.
Children's cold meds will help.
Disinfectant wipes to wipe down the phone, door knobs, light switches,
computer keyboards, handrails, bathroom fixtures, etc.
Keep person away from others as best you can.
As long as they have a fever, they are contagious.
Lil Miss has ate oyster crackers, jello salad, popsicles/freeze pops and drank 7-up.
She's doing better, but needs lots of rest and fluids.
Blessings to you and may you be well,
d
* It took about a week for Lil Miss to get to feeling better and have no sign of fever.
A very long week.
