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The flu is similar to the common cold, but the symptoms are usually more severe and speedier to develop. Common symptoms can include fever, chills, and nausea. Though everyone is susceptible to it, every flu season (November through April), children get it the most.

Treatment

Handle with Care
Children get hit with the flu a lot harder than adults, and can be sick for up to two weeks. Call your pediatrician whenever your child first shows flu symptoms, and if their fever persists for more than a few days or their symptoms seem to worsen. To help your child recover, make sure they get lots of bed rest and as many fluids as possible.

Tips

Take Your Best Shot
You should ask your pediatrician if a flu shot is appropriate for your child. If it is, get an appointment plenty of time before flu season begins in early November. For kids under nine who are getting their first flu shot, it can take up to two weeks for them to build up full immunity.

Out With the Cold... In With the Flu?
Every winter it's the same: everyone's either just getting over something, or coming down with something else. To help stop the spread of cold and flu in your household, make sure everyone washes their hands as frequently as possible, and avoids sharing eating utensils, glasses and towels. And change your child's toothbrush after a bout of illness.

High Fever

Headache

Sore Throat

Cold

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Age	Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and older	Take 1 caplet or tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist If pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet or tablet, 2 may be used Do not exceed 6 caplets or tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years	Ask a doctor


Age	Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and older	Take 2 caplets at bedtime Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tsp or mL)

	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor

24-35 lbs	2-3 years	1 tsp or 5 mL

36-47 lbs	4-5 years	1½ tsp or 7.5 mL

48-59 lbs	6-8 years	2 tsp or 10 mL

60-71 lbs	9-10 years	2½ tsp or 12.5 mL

72-95 lbs	11 years	3 tsp or 15 mL


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tsp or mL)

Under 24 lbs	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor

24-47 lbs	2 to 5 years	1 tsp or 5 mL

48-95 lbs	6 to 11 years	2 tsp or 10 mL


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (chewables)

Under 24 lbs	Under 2	Ask a doctor

24-35 lbs	2 to 3	1

36-47 lbs	4 to 5	1½

48-59 lbs	6 to 8	2

60-71 lbs	9 to 10	2½

72-95 lbs	11	3


Weight (lbs)	Age (years)	Dose (tablets)

Under 48 lbs	Under 6	Ask a doctor

48-59 lbs	6 to 8	2

60-71 lbs	9 to 10	2½

72-95 lbs	11	3


Weight (lbs)	Age (months)	Dose (mL)

	Under 6 months	Ask a doctor

12-17 lbs	6 to 11 months	1.25 mL

18-23 lbs	12-23 months	1.875 mL