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2 year old to doctor on friday, advised that its a cold, sunday i went to doctor advised i had flu. should all of us take tamiful ?

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Influenza: If you have influenza it would be recommended the two year old take tamiflu (oseltamivir) if she has not been ill with flu like symptoms for more than two days. Others in family should be offered protection , especially if they are at risk for complications.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 1/27/2015

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A member asked:

2 year old to doctor on friday, advised that its a cold, sunday i went to doctor advised i had flu. should all of us take tamiful ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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