Most likely he didn't have swine flu in July. There are other viruses that can mimic flu symptoms. Even strep throat (a bacterial infection) can come on just like the flu, and is notorious for causing ear infections.

The other possibility is that one of the illnesses was a seasonal flu and the other H1N1. I'd say it would be more likely that he had H1N1 in July and seasonal now (unless he was vaccinated over 2 weeks ago) Just because other kids have tested positive for H1N1 doesn't mean that's what everyone has. It's about the right time for the first wave of seasonal flu to start to hit.

It's less likely that he had seasonal in July, though not impossible. Though like I said, I think the first illness was probably something else. Heck even this illness could be something else. College campuses are breeding grounds for all kinds of ick, worse than kindergarten...lol.

Hope he feels better soon.

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