Guess Who Has Swine Flu?

Prep School Admissions
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<p>Me!!</p>

<p>Yes, I caught the dreaded swine flu on campus at Choate Rosemary Hall. It is kind of a joke- if you're moderately healthy with no underlying heart/respiratory problems, it's not even as bad as the regular flu. Headache, fatigue, chills, and a high fever. No throwing up, no diarrhea (ew), nothing else disgusting. Over 200 confirmed cases at Choate, with the majority of them being day students or boarders who live nearby and are sent home. The rest of us unfortunates are kept in the health center, or in their rooms (if they're an upperclassmen/the lucky few with only a moderate fever).</p>

<p>I have been in the health center for over 30 hours, and although it is MISERABLE, it's probably for the best. My last fever was yesterday at 6 p.m., and I will probably be released tonight.</p>

<p>Ugh. Swine flu.</p>

<p>(Every time I have my temperature taken and I don't have a fever, it's like winning the lottery.)</p>

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<p>Aw, I’m sorry! The flu really is awful, no matter what kind you get. I had it a couple weeks ago and was miserable.</p>

<p>I hope you feel better soon!</p>

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<p>It’s okay! My temp is currently 98.3 and I’m feelin’ fine. Fingers crossed for a 5 pm release!</p>

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<p>Ask the Doc if this means you can avoid getting the new H1N1 Vaccine in October:)</p>

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<p>i hope you get out of the health center!
haha the way you want to get out so bad reminds me of how harry is always trying toget out of the hospital wing. XD</p>

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<p>Very sorry to hear that Saer — my son told me that there were alot of kids that had taken ill; and so quickly too — after only one week of classes. Hope you got out at 5 to enjoy the beautiful weather right now!</p>

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<p>I’m so glad you’re out of the health center, Saer :slight_smile: Have fun at the SAC dance!</p>

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<p>I had it too like four days ago! :slight_smile: it kinda sucked becaus it was like the first week but now we’re immune.</p>

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<p>I hope you get healthy soon Saer but don’t rush out of there too soon so you don’t infect everybody… I wonder if you can get infected through the internet??? :D</p>

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<p>I am amazed to hear that 200 students have swine flu! How is this impacting your classes? Are regular classes being held, and all of the sick kids will just make up the work next week?</p>

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<p>Yah, today when I went to brunch with the guys in my dorm, I passed by this girl with one of those protective mask things.</p>

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<p>benevolent4them, what dorm are you in? Anyone got flu like symptoms in your dorm?</p>

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<p>I’m in French house. Abbot Cluster. Nobody has flu symptoms yet, though I have noticed a few kids missing classes here and there…</p>

<p>Btw there are only 7 other guys in my dorm.</p>

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<p>Hm…hope I don’t get sick! Feel better to everyone that isn’t feeling good!</p>

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<p>I heard in Exeter they canceled all further assemblies for fear of swine flu.</p>

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<p>Oh shoot…I hate that. I hope they don’t start cancelling athletic contests.</p>