Flu Center
The Flu (Influenza)
It’s always important to protect your family from the flu. Learn all about the flu
and how to manage and prevent it.
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Does My Child Have the Flu?
It can be hard to know if a child has the flu or something else. Video visits make it easy to get a doctor’s advice.
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Treating the Flu
Most kids get over the flu without problems, but very young children or kids with health problems can get very sick and need special care.
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Medicines for the Flu
Doctors give some kids prescription medicine, but it’s not right for all kids. Most kids can take over-the-counter medicines for fever and pain.
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Antibiotics Don’t Help With the Flu
You want your child to feel better fast, but antibiotics won’t help. That’s because the flu is a virus, and antibiotics only work on bacteria.
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How to Take Your Child’s Temperature
Find out which thermometers doctors recommend for the quickest, most accurate readings.
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Protect Your Child Against the Flu
Find out what you can do to keep your kids healthy during flu season..
Flu Symptoms: Find Out When to Call the Doctor
Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Headache
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dehydration
Preventing the Flu
Washing hands well and often and getting the flu vaccine every year are the best ways
to protect everyone from the flu.
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Hand Washing
To stop the spread of germs — including the flu and the coronavirus — make regular hand washing a rule for everyone.
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Flu Vaccine
Every year, there’s a new flu vaccine designed to handle that season’s viruses. Get your family’s shots as soon as you can.
Flu and Babies
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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