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How Can Fever In A Child Be Treated?
hi my 6 yr old has the flu. hes gotten a fever for 3 days every 2 weeks since may 15. may 15 fever, june 5 fever & yesterday another one, so i took him to the dr to make sure something wasnt lingering in him. my dr had a nurse sitting in for him & he took a flu test & its influenza b. the nurse said my son needs to take tamiflu. i am against most vaccines & do not trust a lot of the meds out there. the nurse also said that the last 2 fevers werent related to the flu he has now. cant the flu be treated at home, just like when i was a kid?
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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You have to trust these medicines. They for you good only. Influenza is common in children, you should take vaccine tamiflu. Also, tab paracetamol for fever. and plenty of hot fluids.
You have to trust these medicines. They for you good only. Influenza is common in children, you should take vaccine tamiflu. Also, tab paracetamol for fever. and plenty of hot fluids.
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