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1. www.cdc.gov › flu › highriskChildren and Flu Antiviral Drugs | CDC

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   Mar 20, 2024 · While getting an influenza (flu) vaccine each year is recommended by CDC as the first and most important action in protecting against flu, there also are drugs that can treat flu illness. These “flu antiviral drugs” are an important treatment option for children with suspected or confirmed flu.

2. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-andInfluenza (Flu) in Children | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Most children are ill with the flu for less than a week. But some children have a more serious illness and may need to be treated in the hospital. The flu may also lead to lung infection (pneumonia) or death. The flu may be treated with acetaminophen, cough medicine, and antiviral medicine.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › fluInfluenza (flu) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 10, 2024 · Use acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), to combat the fever, headache or achiness associated with influenza. Children and teens recovering from flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin because of the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal condition.

4. www.webmd.com › cold-and-flu › children-and-fluFlu in Children: How It Spreads, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments ...

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   Apr 19, 2022 · Yes. These treatments can help your kid feel better: Plenty of rest; Plenty of liquids; Using acetaminophen or ibuprofen to lower fever and ease aches -- you can get both in children's...

5. publications.aap.org › pediatrics › articleRecommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in ...

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   Aug 29, 2023 · Antiviral treatment of influenza is recommended for children with suspected (eg, influenza-like illness [fever with either cough or sore throat]) or confirmed influenza who are hospitalized, have severe or progressive disease, or have underlying conditions that increase their risk of complications of influenza, regardless of duration of illness.

6. publications.aap.org › pediatrics › articleRecommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in ...

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   Sep 6, 2022 · Antiviral treatment of influenza with any US Food and Drug Administration-approved, age-appropriate influenza antiviral medication is recommended for children with suspected or confirmed influenza who are hospitalized, have severe or progressive disease, or have underlying conditions that increase their risk of complications of influenza, regard...