How do they test for the swine flu? And if you’ve already had a flu shot, will this help ward it off?
My family and myself all had the flu shot in November/December. We are stationed at Ft.Bliss, TX which is El Paso, unfortunately on the border. I also have a 6 month old who was too young to get the flu shot then. What about now? Is she still too young?
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4 Responses to “How do they test for the swine flu? And if you’ve already had a flu shot, will this help ward it off?”
Comment from Hi!
Time September 3, 2008 at 8:00 am
The flu shot you got IS TOTALLY different type of flu than the SWINE flu
hence the name
influenza
swine influenza
different
wont help
just keep clean and wash her off as much as possible.
you too.
Comment from L’oreal
Time September 4, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I heard on my local news(UK)
that the flu jab doesn’t do anything.
sorry:(
take care! and good luck!
Comment from Dr. G
Time September 5, 2008 at 8:35 am
How to test if swine flu is suspected: a respiratory swab (nostril sampled with a swab) should be collected within the first 4 days of illness. This can be done at any medical facility. The sample would be sent to a CDC or other qualified lab for real-time RT-PCR or viral culture testing.
As correctly answered by others, current flu shots won’t protect against the swine flu.
Comment from #1 Due 12/6
Time September 1, 2008 at 5:18 am
Consult the pediatrician. They can help. Good luck!