Hi all
My 6 month old DD and I were both diagnosed with the big 'S' today, we both have quite severe symptoms (came on suddenly last night)and I was diagnosed by the Pandemic Flu Service. DD was disgnosed by NHS Direct and my GP over the phone collectively.
BIG Problem.
The GP told me she needs Anti Virals and gave me a number to ring. It was the Pandemic Service who said (understandably) they can't issue it for under 1 year olds, the GP HAS to do it as there are strict guidelines over the dose for babies etc. So rang the GP back who informed me that they ARE NOT ALLOWED to issue it either!!!!!!!!
I obviously (through gritted teeth) asked exactly WHO is responsible for issuing the medication that they ALL say she needs....and they had no idea. All I was told is that they have received updated information very recently and its out of their hands. The only thing I was told is that (and I quote...) "if she gets REALLY poorly take her to hospital, they might be able to help"
Ummmmmmmm...aren't we told NOT to go to hospital to limit the spread?? And am I meant to let her get REALLY ill?? Also, with me having it too am I supposed to pop my 6 month old daughter in a taxi and politely ask the driver to drop her off at A & E for me???
Please ladies, tell me the last half hour is just my imagination and this is all a big nightmare....because the alternative is that my baby is unwell and needs treatment, but no one is willing to step up!!!!
Feel very ill and on the verge of tears here....xxxx
Ps, also have 2 older dd's who are fine atm but it puts me in more of a pickle!