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2 yr old and 4 1/2 year old have flu should i have them checked out at dr because of there age let it run it course ? they are pretty healthy kids ty
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Probably Ok: As long as there is no pain, difficulty breathing, severe lethargy, dehydration etc, waiting a few days should be ok.There is not any good medications to cure the flu.
Answered 1/26/2014
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