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Why should children not be given aspirin for viral infections such as the flu?
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∙ 8y ago
Aspirin should not be given to children because of concerns about Reye's syndrome
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What should Aspirin not be given for?
Aspirin even children's aspirin-should never be given to children or teenagers with flu-like symptoms or chickenpox
Why should children with measles never be given aspirin to relieve pain and fever?
Children with measles should never be given aspirin, as this has caused the fatal disease Reye's syndrome in the past.
Do you give aspirin to children with chickenpox?
You should seek medical attention right away if you have given your child Aspirin when they have chicken pox. When Aspirin is given to a child with chicken pox, it can cause them to get a condition called Reyes syndrome.
Why should aspirin not be given to children who have fever?
because child may be at risk for unexpected severe bleeding
Does aspirin lead to Reye's syndrome?
Apparently the cause of Reye's Syndrome is not known or understood. BUT there has been an associative link found between the occurrence of the disease and the use of aspirin. That link is strong enough to indicate that children under the age of 19 years should not take aspirin or use oral or topical products that contain salicylates.See Related Links.
What if your son has horrible ear pain your mother inlaw had given him a few baby aspirin about 3 hours ago Can you now give him some childrens Tylenol?
Tylenol and aspirin can be given simulataneously, but if his ear pain is this severe, he should be seen by a doctor. One of the potential consequences of untreated ear infections is hearing loss or deafness.
Why should children avoid aspirin when they have chickenpox?
Aspirin should not be given to children at all, except on the advice of your health care provider, due to the possibility of developing Reye's syndrome, a rare but deadly illness that can affect the liver and brain. This is most likely to happen in conjunction with or immediately after a viral infection, such as a cold, flu, chickenpox and so forth. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen should be given instead for control of fever and discomfort.
Dangers of aspirin with kids?
Aspirin--even children's aspirin--should never be given to children or teenagers with flu-like symptoms or chickenpox. Aspirin can cause Reye's syndrome, a life-threatening condition that affects the nervous system and liver.
What antibiotic is used to treat the flu?
You would not be given any antibiotic for use to treat a cold or flu. They are both viral infections, not bacterial infections. Antibiotics are only for bacterial infections. If you have a secondary bacterial infection with a viral infection, you might be prescribed an antibiotic to treat that secondary infection, but not for the virus itself.
Can you give calves aspirin?
can a goat be given aspirin
What is ray syndrome?
Do you mean Reyes Syndrome?Reyes Syndrome is most commonly found in children who have a viral infection and who have been given aspirin. It is very dangerous, and the advice is that children under 12 should not be given aspirin.There is a Wikipedia article on it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reye's_syndrome
What medicine shouldn't be given to children with chickenpox?
You shouldn't give aspirin to a child with chickenpox, as it can increase the risk of Reye's syndrome.
