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Can Oseltamivir Be Taken For Fever?

My daughter and I got the flu we were running the fever of 103 urgent care prescribe oseltamivir phosphate to both of us, now my son is running a fever also he is twin brother they are turning 13 should I give him oseltamivir also he wants to feel better soon for his baseball game?
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In my opinion, only high fever does not suggest flu (H1N1 influenza). Oseltamivir is the drug for prophylaxis and treatment of H1N1 influenza. Oseltamivir should only be taken when you have -

- Clinical features suggestive of H1N1 infection (high grade fever, rashes, sore throat)
- history of contact with confirmed H1N1 case
- when there is outbreak of H1N1 in your area.

In my opinion, Oseltamivir should not be given to your child (with only fever). It is advisable to consult your doctor and have detailed check up of your child.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Can Oseltamivir Be Taken For Fever?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In my opinion, only high fever does not suggest flu (H1N1 influenza). Oseltamivir is the drug for prophylaxis and treatment of H1N1 influenza. Oseltamivir should only be taken when you have - - Clinical features suggestive of H1N1 infection (high grade fever, rashes, sore throat) - history of contact with confirmed H1N1 case - when there is outbreak of H1N1 in your area. In my opinion, Oseltamivir should not be given to your child (with only fever). It is advisable to consult your doctor and have detailed check up of your child. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.