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10/19/09 06:12 PM

"We got my 6 year old H1N1 nasal mist at local drug store, only to read later that it was not recommended for pple w/ diabetes. Is it dangerous 4 her?"
Asked By: lbbren  
Category: Children's Issues

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10/23/09 09:40 AM

Hello LbBren: The flu is a dangerous illness, especially with a coexisting condition of diabetes. "Is it dangerous for her"?

Good job in thoroughly reading the package, that fine print has some very important information. My personal recommendation is to do a complete investigation, contact her PCP/Endocrinologist and ask their "recommendations", they would know your child's individual health history and can make a 'hands-on' informed decision.

There is a great deal of controversy surrounding the H1Ni immunization, as well as the multiple strains of the virus.
I would also refer you to the CDC web site for additional information:
The groups recommended to receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine include: Children from 6 months through 18 years of age because cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza have been seen in children who are in close contact with each other in school and day care settings, which increases the likelihood of disease spread ."

Two medications are available for treatment:

  • Oseltamivir or labeled as TAMIFLU® is recommended for youth as being effective in people 1 year of age and older.
  • Zanamivir (Relenza ®) is effective in people 7 years and older and can prevent influenza A and B virus infection in people 5 years and older. Oseltamivir (TAMIFLU®) comes in capsule form and in liquid form that can be measured for proper dosage. Zanamivir (Relenza ®) is packaged in a medicine disk called a Rotadisk® and is inhaled by mouth using a delivery device called a Disk haler®.

    Continue with her testing regimen and trouble shoot unusual signs:

  • She feels too sick to eat normally and are unable to keep down food for more than 6 hours.
  • Severe diarrhea.
  • Unplanned weight loss.
  • temperature over 101 degrees F.
  • Blood glucose is lower than 60 mg/dL or remains over 300 mg/dL.
  • Moderate or large amounts of ketones in her urine.
  • trouble breathing.
  • unusual signs that indicate a high/low level. Thanks for askimg dLife. Sue
    • Answered By: Susan Throop
    Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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