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What is the best treatment for the flu for kids?

My 14 year old son has the flu. What is the best treatment for the flu for kids?

1 Answer

If it is diagnosed by a physician (flu diagnostic test positive), he could be treated by anti-viral medications within 2 days of onset of fever (may be three), which may shorten the course of symptoms by 3-5 days. Otherwise, rest, fever control, and hydration should be provided.

Kadan Sau, MD