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How Serious Is It For A 3 Yr Old To Get Pneumonia And Flu?
How serious is it for my 3 yr old granddaughter to have been diagnosed with pneumonia on Tuesday by her pediatrician and has gotten worse, so tonight was diagnosed with type a flu by the er staff . She was given approximately 4 shots Tuesday by her pediatrician and got worse. She got 2 shots tonight at the er. I'm concerned about her health. Should she be taken to the children's hospital in little rock ar
Hi, pneumonia is a LRTI infection of lung parenchyma which can be fatal. But if the treatment started early and agrasively(iv antibiotics and other supportive management ) then outcome is good. So in my opinion you should continue treating the patient with your pediatrician . In case of doubt you can take second opinion.
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How Serious Is It For A 3 Yr Old To Get Pneumonia And Flu?
Hi, pneumonia is a LRTI infection of lung parenchyma which can be fatal. But if the treatment started early and agrasively(iv antibiotics and other supportive management ) then outcome is good. So in my opinion you should continue treating the patient with your pediatrician . In case of doubt you can take second opinion. Thanks n regards