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Hi my 11 year old son went on a school camp last week wednesday for for days. on his return friday, he was not feeling well and complained about a headache. saturday he started to cough and showing flue like symptoms. concern abot infection?
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Likely: In such a pattern a flu like illness would be likely. If flu (usually marked by high fever) early treatment with anti-virals can decrease the intensity of the illness.But this must happen in the 1st 48-72 hrs to help.
Answered 3/16/2020
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