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What Do I Need to Know?
The Flu virus, including H1N1 flu,
causes the following symptoms:
body aches, chills, cough, fatigue, fever, headache,
sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea and vomiting
Most children with either H1N1 or seasonal flu
do not
need specific treatment for the virus and
do not
need to be seen for medical care.
They can be made to feel more comfortable by
encouraging rest, fluids, and acetaminophen or ibuprofen for
fever and achiness. The illness
usually lasts about 4 to 7 days.
If your child has flu-like symptoms, please keep your child
at home until your child experiences at least 24 hours fever-free without
fever reducing medicine.
Other Resources
Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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