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Flu Rampant, No Beds Available At Hospital.

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 02:58:41 GMT

My sister went to ER Sunday around noon. Not for the flu. She is still in ER area because there are no beds available upstairs on the floors. Yesterday they finally took her off the gurney and put her in a single room/w bathroom off the ER department.

She was to go "upstairs" last evening but she hasn't been moved yet. I guess the place is up to their eyeballs in flu cases. This is a 224 bed hospital.

People are being told not to go to the hospital unless they absolutely have too.

I think she will be in until Wednesday or Thursday. I don't know of she'll get a real room or not.

She said it's very quiet where she is and the nurses come from upstairs to tend to her. Truthfully, it sounds like staying where she is might be better. Stay away from the sick ones on the floors upstairs.

I haven't heard of any cases in my neck of the woods. Hope it stays that way.

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hennypenny — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:12:59 GMT

I hope you sister gets well quickly.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:14:13 GMT

@hennypenny Thank you.

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happycat — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:19:17 GMT

I hope your sister is feeling better soon. And I really hope she doesn't end up getting the flu.

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sissel — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:23:42 GMT

3 months ago my DD's fiance hurt his back so into the ER she calls me saying Mom so many in ER vomiting giving out the bags with flu. Where she works gives out free flu shots but not her getting one, we talk round & round get it now she got scared. She didn't get the flu but the ER was packed 3 months ago. Guess it is even worse now.

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AKgirl2 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:28:25 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
My sister went to ER Sunday around noon. Not for the flu. She is still in ER area because there are no beds available upstairs on the floors. Yesterday they finally took her off the gurney and put her in a single room/w bathroom off the ER department.

She was to go "upstairs" last evening but she hasn't been moved yet. I guess the place is up to their eyeballs in flu cases. This is a 224 bed hospital.

People are being told not to go to the hospital unless they absolutely have too.

I think she will be in until Wednesday or Thursday. I don't know of she'll get a real room or not.

She said it's very quiet where she is and the nurses come from upstairs to tend to her. Truthfully, it sounds like staying where she is might be better. Stay away from the sick ones on the floors upstairs.

I haven't heard of any cases in my neck of the woods. Hope it stays that way.

@CrazyKittyLvr2 ~ Prayers your sister will be home by Wednesday or Thursday. I think it's a good idea for her to stay at her present location also.

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SandySparkles — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:34:22 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Bless her heart! This must be distressing for you, and I can only imagine how she must be feeling. Hopefully, a bed will become available soon, so that she can get the proper care and privacy she deserves. I have the utmost respect for healthcare workers, but they are facing many challenges this particular flu season.

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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sissel — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:41:22 GMT

Hope they get some answers for you sister, no one ever wants this, just long stressful day. Hope it all works out. Try to get some rest when you get home. You are probably too upset now. sending a prayer

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butterfly123 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:48:14 GMT

Map from CDC

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butterfly123 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:49:37 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2

Prayers for your sister.

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RedTop — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:57:31 GMT

Same story here in southern WV.

Hospital census is staying high; started ramping up after Thanksgiving, even worse after Christmas.

Starting to affect nursing staff now, so all areas are working short. I absolutely do not miss hearing all the daily drama of staffing.

Strep is also being diagnosed in high numbers right now, along with A and B flu.

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alicedee — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 03:57:34 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 That's a terrible situation at the hospital. I agree with you...better your sister stays isolated from the floor with all the flu.

I said a prayer for her that she gets better quickly and can go home soon.

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doxie1 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 04:44:01 GMT

A 13 year old girl died from the flu within 6 days of getting it. It is so sad.

I am trying to stay away from people

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Katcat1 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 04:54:15 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 You don't mention where your sister iives. As far as I know, the Chicago area is fine.

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stellabystarlight — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 04:57:07 GMT

Even people who got the vaccine, are getting the flu in the NY Metropolitan area.

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sunshine45 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:08:07 GMT

@stellabystarlight wrote:
Even people who got the vaccine, are getting the flu in the NY Metropolitan area.

@stellabystarlight

my 79 year old mother got the vaccine and she got the flu. she was tested and prescribed medicine, but the symptoms and the weakness lasted for over a month. thankfully she has fully recovered. it did take her four days to get in to see her primary care physician.

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Sushismom — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:12:26 GMT

@stellabystarlight wrote:
Even people who got the vaccine, are getting the flu in the NY Metropolitan area.

The vaccine isn't 100% effective. And there are some not covered by the vaccine.

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embgm — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:13:42 GMT

Our High school had over 600 students absent due to the flu,the tummy bug and a virus that's going around. The news reported the story. It is rampant in Pa. My son had the flu last week along with my sisters whole family. It was strain B which isn't as potent as strain A. Tamiflu really helped them feel better in a few days. I read that the B strain had arrived in Pa in mid January which is a little earlier than usual. Keep washing those hands and be careful!

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Carmie — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 06:28:42 GMT

@embgm It sounds like you live in the CV school district. my granddaughter goes to HS there and she was sick yesterday, but hasn't missed any school yet...tummy bug.

Thankfully, No one in my family has ever gotten the flu..ever ( fingers crossed)

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Bhvbum — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:26:38 GMT

In my daughter's family of 5, she is the only one to get the flu and the only one not to get the vaccine.

CDC says you can still get a flu shot. Less than 50% get it.