a co-worker was exposed to mumps yesterday am i at risk today?
358802
Generally, you are not at risk if you had all your immunizations i.e. MMR
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Honey, if you are being honest and only took 1 or 2 hits and it was 20 days ago, I wouldn't spaz out.  Do drink tons of fluid...and just pass the doobage to the next bonehead next time if your job does random tests..not worth it.\n\nLook it up on the web seriously.  If this is your job at stake, there are tons of reliable sources on the web that will answer this question..don't look for answers from Yahoo'ers....no offense guys...but c'mon!
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I wouldn't worry about it.  If you avoid all of the things that might be bad for you, your immune system will shut down someday when faced with a serious pathogen.  Besides, you drink out of Aluminum cans, Silly.  Also, the baby boomers played with mercury which toxic to even be within 5 feet of and they don't have elevated cancer risks or anything.  Relax.
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get tested immediately- know that you could have had it way before him. Symptoms aren't obvious and they don't always show.  I have heard that 80% of women carry the virus nowadays, so there is no  way to track it to one partner.  Protect yourself!
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I very much doubt it- sounds like you have flu or the like.  It would be best to get checked out by your doctor.
7802
Yeah, there's always a chance. It's passed through saliva, so your friend probably wouldn't want to risk it even if you cleaned it well.
524504
Yeah I did after reading this question, LMAO!! No really, I took some magnesium citrate just last night, so now Im paranoid because Im at work. Enuff said!
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I will because my spleen was removed, so I'm more susceptible to infections. \n\nTo the person who said no because the flu's not that bad - I suspect you've never actually had the flu. That's a week in bed, fever, nausea, muscle aches, other stuff. \n\nTo the pregnant lady -  you actually *should* get a flu shot, because it will help protect both of you.
651948
MMR, measles, mumps, rubella. In Most states now HEP B, Polio
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You must contact your GP. If its convenient take a friend along for support. As far as I know back-dated sickness lines are valid- after all you could have been in a coma for the previous week. Failing that, insist on a home visit from your GP. 'Phone or write to your employer-they may be unsympathetic but it shows you have been trying to manage the conduct of your abscence. Assuming you get a long-term sickness note, (even two weeks), use the time to make a note of the demands made on you and why you consider them unreasonable. Contact your union rep or professional representative- they should be able to give you legal advice and support in any tribunal. It is the duty of your employer to ensure safe and secure working conditions for you and this certainly includes work-related stress. You will probably not lose your job, so do not worry on that account. So get in touch with your GP first, you'll feel alot better having made that first step. Remember stress is an illness, as much as flu, measles, chickenpox etc, it can and does happen to anyone and its NOT a sign of weakness! Good Luck!
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In cases without complications, mumps is treated with bed rest and care at home.\n\nHome treatment includes medicines you can buy without a prescription to relieve pain and reduce fever. Acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (for example, Advil, Motrin, Aleve) are often used. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 because of its link to a rare but serious illness called Reye's syndrome.\n\nComplications may require treatment in the hospital. Medications to relieve pain associated with orchitis, meningitis, pancreatitis, and other complications may be given. Treatment with other medications, such as interferon for severe orchitis, is experimental. Antibiotics are not given to treat mumps or other viral infections.
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I am a nurse and have looked after alot of kids with it moreso than adults. Did she get meningococcal meningitis, which is the infectious one? Sounds like it if they think her brain has suffered. the infection passes through the barrier into the brain and causes disease. it is hard to know what kind of way that will leave her. depends how well she recovers. when the brain is affected, various things can happen, depending on the area affected. She will certainly be alot more dependant, and will feel very frustrated at this I am sure. It could cause some behavioural problems if that part of the brain is affected. She could lose speech or the ability to walk. its hard to know. You really need to talk to the specialist looking after her as they will have an idea of what area is affected and be able to prepare you. There should be a liason nurse in the hospital as well to be a support to you. I hope she makes as good a recovery as possible. Thinking of you all.
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they should do a lumbar puncture---this happens alot to people-the get dismissed as having the flu-and sent home--you do have rights--if you still have severe headaches and a fever and there is a ? of a siezure---go back to the ER and be aggressive about getting tested
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Hello from Scotland. Its midnight here. Pull a sicki!! What to do is from now on until the next hour and a half,dont talk to anyone at work and be very quiet.Go to the loo and stay in it for bout 10.b4 u come out of the loo,rub ur eyes a lot(put a little soap in ur eyes if u can bear it) and then go back to work.Ur buddies and boss at work will think u look ill with ur red eyes all watery.tell them u threw up and need to go home. Then have a great day when u get sent home sick!!!! Its worked for me and even the soap in the eyes was worth it!! lol
115802
The best place to get this answer is to ask your health care provider. They can test your child to see if he or she has the mumps immune antibodies in his or her blood. If not, then they can vaccinate.
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Yes.  The actual virus is out of your system.  As long as you are not running a fever or coughing up colored mucus, you'll be fine.\n\nRemember to take some Tylenol or Ibuprofen before your shot,  then take it as needed afterwards.  You might be a little achy.  Everyone who's gotten the shot this year has said that.  But it passes in a day.
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That's very serious. They're endangering your health and they could start a fire. Make an anonymous report to your State Labor Bureau.