Fever – sudden onset, often with chills, muscle aches, and headache – often the 1^st day lots of cough usually dry (nothing comes up), fatigue, and poor appetite.

A sore throat and worse cough sometimes follow the above symptoms. The cough may trigger vomiting, but no diarrhea. There is usually no runny nose; however, some may experience this symptom. The cough may get wet later.

Flu Complications

Young children sometimes develop croup or ear infections. Pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinusitis are less common complications. Patients should see their doctor if symptoms worsen.

1. Lots of fluids by mouth
2. Patience – it may take 5-7 days or longer to get better
3. Rest
4. Stay home to prevent spreading
5. Wash hands, use your own towel, cup, and eating utensils to prevent spreading
6. Tylenol for headache, fever, and pain (give every 4 hours as needed)

	12-17 lbs. 0.8 ml Tylenol drops
	18-23 lbs. 1.2 ml Tylenol drops
	24-35 lbs. 1 tsp., of elixir or 2 chewable tablets (80 mg each)
	36-47 lbs. 1 ½ tsp. elixir or 3 chewable tablets (80 mg each)
	6-8 years 2 tsp., elixir or 4 chewable tablets (80 mg each)
	9-10 years 3 tsp., elixir or 5-6 chewable tablets (80 mg each)

7. Cough and decongestant medicine is not necessary, but is okay to use to reduce symptoms and decrease discomfort. Medicines such as Robitussin Pediatric Cough and Cold Elixir.

	6-12 months ¼ to ½ tsp., every 6 hours as needed.
	12-24 months ½ to ¾ tsp., every 6 hours as needed.
	2-3 years ¾ to 1 tsp., every 6 hours as needed
	4-5 years 1 to1 ½ tsp., every 6 hours as needed
	6-12 years 2tsp., every 6 hours as needed
	over 12 years 4 tsp., (or 2 tsp., Robitussin Maximum Strength cough and cold.)

Other cough/decongestants brands are available over the counter – read the labels.

Tylenol and cough/cold medicines do not shorten the illness and they do not prevent complications. Antibiotics do not help, except for certain situations. Flu vaccinations prevent the flu. Resting and drinking lots of fluids does help.

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