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Does my child need hospitalization when infected with swine flu?

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Not particularly: Hospitalization is required when a patient needs treatments or a level of observation/care not available at home. Some kids with this flu handle this better than many adults. Without a better description of the kids status/intensity of illness little more can be offered in response.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 6/15/2019

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