Flu in Children (cont.)
Medical Author:
Steven Fine, MD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Mary Nettleman, MD, MS, MACP
Mary Nettleman, MD, MS, MACPMary D. Nettleman, MD, MS, MACP is the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Michigan State University. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt Medical School, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Indiana University. IN THIS ARTICLE
Flu in Children PrognosisIt often takes a few weeks to return to normal activity after the flu. The cough may last for weeks. Effective anti-influenza drugs have been shown to shorten the duration of illness by one to two days when therapy is started within 48 hours of symptom onset. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Flu in Children
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Viewer Comments & ReviewsFlu in Children - ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your experience with your children having the flu? Flu in Children - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment was effective for your child's flu? |
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