Question
My child has influenza, aged 6 years and 8 months, weighing 19.5 kilograms. They have been taking Azithromycin for 4 days and have recovered from fever. Do they still need to take the Azithromycin?
Answer
Based on your description, your child is over 6 years old and has influenza, which is primarily caused by the influenza virus. The main treatment medication is Oseltamivir, which is generally taken orally for at least 5 days. If there is no evidence of mycoplasma infection, Azithromycin can be discontinued. This is a suggestion for the question “What should I do if my child has influenza?” I hope it helps, and wish the patient a speedy recovery!