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7.5mo dd prescribed Tamiflu - WWYD?

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daisyj · 16/11/2009 20:26

Took dd to doc as she has had a temp and cough on and off for around 10 days. I thought teething (as she is cutting teeth 3, 4 and 5 right now), but she is very miserable and I thought I'd better rule out anything else just in case. Doc thinks she has a virus but has prescribed antibiotics and Tamiflu anyway.

Appointment was this evening, so I haven't been able to pick up meds yet. I am tempted to get both but start her on the antibiotics tomorrow and see how she is in two or three days time before starting the Tamiflu.

Anyone else given Tamiflu to a baby, and how did they react? Would it be wrong to withhold it from her if the doctor has prescribed it? Given the symptoms recorded in younger children and how little information there seems to be about the effects of babies, I'm a bit concerned. Any advice much appreciated.

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daisyj · 16/11/2009 20:27

Sorry, the effects on babies.

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daisyj · 16/11/2009 20:55

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mama2moo · 17/11/2009 13:51

IMO I wouldnt give her the Tamiflu. It can make them quite sick.

Its odd that he prescribed that for a suspected virus?? I would give her the antibiotics and see how she goes.

It was in the news a few months back that children shouldnt be given Tamiflu. I will see if I can it online and post it...

littleoldme · 17/11/2009 13:52

I would go Sainsbury's and call a friend

mama2moo · 17/11/2009 13:54

I cant find it now. It had something to do with the fact that children were sick and hallucinated.

My dd has a very high temperature when she cuts teeth and awful nappies so that could also be contributing to it.

daisyj · 18/11/2009 13:11

Thanks mama2moo. I posted on AIBU, and what you have said does seem to be the general consensus.

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