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

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   How is the flu treated in a child? Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. The goal of treatment is to help prevent or ease symptoms. Treatment may include medicines such as: Acetaminophen. This is to help lessen body aches and fever.

2. 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.

3. kidshealth.org › en › parentsTips for Treating the Flu (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

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   What Is the Flu? The flu is a very contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs). The flu can make someone feel pretty sick for up to a week. How Is the Flu Treated? The flu usually doesn't need medical treatment. Sometimes, doctors might prescribe an antiviral medicine for some people who have the flu.

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

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

6. 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.

7. www.cdc.gov › flu › treatmentFlu Treatment | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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   Mar 22, 2024 · People at higher risk of flu complications include young children, adults 65 years of age and older, pregnant people, and people with certain medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. Treatment of flu with influenza antiviral medications works best when started within two days after flu symptoms begin and can lessen ...

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

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   Fever. Muscle aches. Sore throat. Nonproductive cough. Influenza causes illness in people of all ages. Although most people, including children, have self-limited, uncomplicated illness lasting less than a week, some have more serious illness and may need to be hospitalized. Influenza may also lead to pneumonia or death.