Although there isn t a prescription for the flu at that point, an antibiotic may be necessary if a secondary illness has set in. When a child has a high fever and a bad sore throat you have to see the doctor to see whether it s strep. If the child s cough seems deep you have to see the doctor to find out whether its bronchial pneumonia. Doctors say another problem is small children get the flu, pass it on to their siblings and parents, and the cycle of flu continues. The flu can last up to 10 days, but children are resilient and usually bounce back faster than adults do.
Doctors do expect things to slow down within the next couple of weeks.
It s referred to as the number one pediatric problem that is completely preventable. It causes hyperactivity, learning disabilities and even brain damage. The problem is lead poisoning and in some inner cities up to a quarter of all children have it. The problem occurs when kids swallow lead paint chips and dust. It s a problem found mainly in older homes built before 1978.