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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. 

    Using telehealth

    Is it a cold, the flu, or COVID-19?

  • 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. 

    Acetaminophen

    Ibuprofen

  • 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.

  • 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

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.

Flu and Babies

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