Question

The child has had a fever for two days, with the highest body temperature reaching 40.3 degrees. This morning, they went to the hospital for a consultation, where the blood test showed no abnormalities, and the nasal swab test was weakly positive for Influenza A. The doctor prescribed oseltamivir granules. The child vomited shortly after taking the medication and continued to vomit after a second dose, suspecting it was due to high fever. Should medication be administered again? How should the situation be handled?

Answer

Feed the child and ensure they drink plenty of water. Influenza A may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, leading to dry heaves or abdominal pain. Pay attention to keeping the child’s abdomen warm, and adopt a diet of light, easily digestible foods. Take medication on time, get adequate rest, and drink plenty of water to promote the metabolism of toxins in the body. If the child vomits after taking oseltamivir, do not administer more medication; instead, they can take antipyretics or undergo antipyretic treatment. Pay attention to maintaining good ventilation in the environment and ensuring the child gets enough rest.