There are several groups of people who are at increased risk for flu complications. These include pregnant women, young children (<5 years of age and especially <2 years of age), people ≥65 years of age, and people with certain diseases such as chronic lung disease (such as asthma), heart disease, diabetes, immunosuppressing conditions (such as HIV infection or transplantation), and some other diseases. If you or your child has flu symptoms and is at increased risk for flu complications, you should call your healthcare provider.Treat symptoms — Treating the symptoms of influenza can help you to feel better but will not make the flu go away faster.●Rest until the flu is fully resolved, especially if the illness has been severe.●Fluids – Drink enough fluids so that you do not become dehydrated. One way to judge if you are drinking enough is to look at the color of your urine. Normally, urine should be light yellow to nearly colorless. If you are drinking enough, you should pass urine every three to five hours.●Acetaminophen (sample brand name: Tylenol) can relieve fever, headache, and muscle aches. Aspirin, and medicines that include aspirin (eg, bismuth subsalicylate [sample brand name: Pepto-Bismol]), are not recommended for children under 18 because aspirin can lead to a serious disease called Reye syndrome.●Cough medicines are not usually helpful; cough usually resolves without treatment. We do not recommend cough or cold medicine for children under age six years
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