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A member asked:

My daughter has a high fever and half her class has swine flu, so it looks like she's getting it as well. should i just give her tamiflu?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No: I would recommend only if she tests positive for influenza. Other viral infections can produce flu-like symptoms as well.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 9/16/2018

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