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   What should I do if my child gets the flu?

   • If your child gets the flu: Offer plenty of liquids. Fever and appetite loss are common with the flu, and can lead to dehydration. Encourage your child to rest in bed or on the couch with a supply of magazines, books, quiet music, and perhaps a favorite movie.

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   What are 'flu antiviral drugs' for children?

   • These “flu antiviral drugs” are an important treatment option for children with suspected or confirmed flu. Antiviral drugs for children come in the form of pills, liquid, inhaled powder, or intravenous (IV) solution. They fight flu by keeping influenza viruses from reproducing in the body.

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   How can a child get a flu?

   • Your child can get a flu virus by touching something that was touched by an infected person, and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes. People are most contagious with the flu 24 hours before symptoms start, and while symptoms are most active. The risk of infecting others often ends about day 5 to 7 of the illness.

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

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   Mar 20, 2024 · These “flu antiviral drugs” are an important treatment option for children with suspected or confirmed flu. Antiviral drugs for children come in the form of pills, liquid, inhaled powder, or intravenous (IV) solution. They fight flu by keeping influenza viruses from reproducing in the body.

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   Apr 19, 2022 · Learn more from WebMD about children and the flu - symptoms to look for, treatment, prevention, and when to seek medical care.

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   Mar 22, 2024 · Treatment of flu with influenza antiviral medications works best when started within two days after flu symptoms begin and can lessen symptoms and shorten the time you are sick by about a day. Starting antiviral treatment shortly after symptoms begin also can help reduce some flu complications.

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   How Can I Help My Child? If your child gets the flu: Offer plenty of liquids. Fever and appetite loss are common with the flu, and can lead to dehydration. Encourage your child to rest in bed or on the couch with a supply of magazines, books, quiet music, and perhaps a favorite movie.

7. www.chop.edu › influenza-flu-childrenInfluenza (Flu) in Children | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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   Specific treatment for influenza will be determined by your child's primary care provider based on: Your child's age, overall health, and medical history; The severity of symptoms; Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies; Expectations for the course of the condition; Your opinion or preference

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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...