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I think this may be a stupid question, but can young kids get flu??

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Badvocsanta · 17/12/2012 21:09

The only people I know who have/had flu are adults/teenagers.
Can young kids get what we would class as flu?
Ds2 has been unwell for a while now (6 weeks at least) and it seems to be getting worse :(
Had him checked out 3 times over the last 3 weeks and his chest is clear (which is hard to believe when you hear him cough!) and he is off his food, got a temp which keeps coming back after meds and is complaining of his limbs hurting. He is very pale :(
He also has an odd viral spot thing going on too...
We are treating with humidifier in his room, calpol, Vicks and a cough syrup...I don't really think cough syrups work but after 3 sleepless nights I am willing to try anything!!

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nannyof3 · 18/12/2012 11:38

Sounds like he needs some blood tests and a chest xray and investigations !

Badvocsanta · 18/12/2012 11:41

He has had a chest x ray nanny on Sunday and it was clear.
Doc is ringing back later re possible referral but the doc didn't even specify what type of referral I should, push for!?

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