“How long does the flu last in kids?”
My 9 year old son has the flu. How long does the flu last in kids?
3 Answers
About 1-2 weeks. First thing to resolve once flu medicine (Tamiflu) was given is fever, then followed by activity and improvement in appetite, then runny nose/stuffy nose. Last thing to resolve is cough, which might take 1-2 weeks to resolve.
Hope this helps.
Usha
Hope this helps.
Usha
Influenza diagnosed by testing can last for couple of weeks. Fevers ranging from high to moderate can be there for 5-7 days, but the cold symptoms, body aches, etc., can last for a total of 2 weeks.
It lasts around 1 week but he can cough for up to 6 weeks and also it is common to get secondary bacterial infections such as ear infections sinusitis or pneumonia.
