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H1N1 Influenza in Children

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

H1N1 influenza (swine flu) is an infection caused by a virus. H1N1 influenza is easily spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or has close contact with others. Your child may be able to spread H1N1 influenza to others for 1 week or longer after signs or symptoms appear.

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) for any of the following:

Seek care immediately if:

Call your child's doctor if:

Medicines:

Your child may need any of the following:

Manage your child's symptoms:

Treatment options

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Prevent the spread of H1N1 influenza:

Follow up with your child's doctor as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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