Tamiflu for my toddler- to take or not?!
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Previously we've never used tamiflu but felt it was necessary this year due to personal circumstances in our family. My three kids have not had any issues and the flu A positive kid only had a fever for 24 hours and the other 2 did not get the flu.
I totally understand your concerns, it's historically been my concern too. Fortunately my kids did okay! -
We did not use it for our son when he got it this week and it passed super quickly! Then I took tamiflu and my husband since we were both direct contacts and we didn’t get sick at all - so grateful! Then my daughter got the flu a few days later (she’s 11). She tried it and immediately threw up a ton (one of the side effects). We stopped giving it to her and she’s so much better without it. So kind of mixed opinions, but I feel like as an adult I can better pinpoint any possible side effects in myself and same with my older children, but I was hesitant about giving it to my youngest when he had it last week.
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I've worked with a holistic pediatrician who recommended we pass on the tamiflu. That being said, whatever helps give you less anxiety is the right choice for your family!
