Flu-Fighting Tool Kit for Parents: 
How to Keep Your Children Healthy This Flu Season
Flu 101: Understanding the Basics
Symptom Snapshot: Know the Difference Between Cold vs. Flu
Flu Facts: Top 10 Facts to Know about Flu
Crash Course on Flu Prevention and Treatment
10 Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional
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Health Topic A-Z: Flu/Colds

10 Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional

Review the following questions about flu so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your or your child's physician.

  1. Should I or my child get a flu vaccine?

  2. Are there side effects or risks associated with the vaccine?

  3. Where can my family get vaccinated?

  4. Am I or my child at high-risk for contracting flu and/or developing complications from the flu?

  5. Are my symptoms or my child's caused by the flu or another type of infection?

  6. Which medications are useful in fighting the infection I or my child has?

  7. Is it too late for me or my child to take an antiviral medication?

  8. If someone in my household has the flu, how can I protect other family members from catching the virus?

  9. Are there side effects or risks associated with antiviral medications?

  10. Will antibiotics help fight the flu?


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Create Date: 10/23/07
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