CDC apparently has lowered the temp threshold to 100.4, and may lower it again

[magical thyme]

They originally had the temp threshold set at 101.5F. Duncan came in at 100.4 and then spiked to 103.

"The official also said the CDC is considering lowering the fever threshold that would be considered a possible sign of Ebola. The current threshold is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
The idea came after news that Amber Vinson, a nurse who cared for Duncan, flew home from Cleveland to Dallas after reporting a fever.

Vinson called the CDC to report an elevated temperature of 99.5 Fahrenheit. She informed the agency that she was getting on a plane, a federal official told CNN, but she wasn't told to stay grounded."

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/16/health/us-ebola/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. Also, CDC now has changed Protection Worn by U.S. Hospital Workers

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025673615#post1

Boston put up a good post with pics, above link.

AND CDC/Frieden is saying they goofed, that they were a day late and dollar short, and screwed up in general.

In short, when a major problem hits close to home, common sense is the only thing to relay on.
And there seems to be a shortage of that.

[magical thyme]

4. thank you for this...

another thing I've been pissed about for a while now.

[cwydro]

2. I just posted elsewhere that I thought the fever threshold was stupid.

People's body temp varies. I always am 97.6, so even 99+ would be high for me. Any fever in a potentially exposed person should be a concern. But, that's just my opinion.

[magical thyme]

3. it's not just your opinion...

pnwmom and I discussed this at length maybe a week ago. I've said for quite a while that the threshold criteria was too high.

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. Thought I was the only one with that temp.

On a hot day, I can run 99 with no problem.
But usually even when I feel mildly sick, it is 97.6