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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.
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 not be given aspirin for viral infections such as the flu?
Aspirin should not be given to children because of concerns about Reye's syndrome
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.
What helps a fever go away?
Both aspirin and paracetamol reduce fever but aspirin should not be given to children under 12. Liquid paracetamol such as Calpol is recommended for young children. However since fever is a response to your body's immune system fighting bacteria or viruses there is some suggestion it is best not to try to reduce fever but only to reduce discomfort by applying a tepid damp cloth to the forehead to reduce a high temperature. If a baby has a high or persistent fever or fever is accompanied by listlessness, palour or quickened breathing you should see a doctor.
What to take for lower body temperature?
Generally for a low fever, regular Tylenol will bring your fever down. But take the smallest number, just one not two because Tylenol can damage your liver if taken in excess. Children should not be given Aspirin (ASA) to reduce fever.
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.
Children with measles should be given what OTC fever and pain relief medication?
Fever and discomfort can be treated with acetaminophen.
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.
Will aspirin stop infection?
No. It only helps with pain, fever, and swelling. Aspirin is often given alongside antibiotics to help deal with the discomfort while the antibiotics tackle the cause for the discomfort.
Where is aspirin used?
Aspirin is used commonly for curing minor pains such as headaches minor cases of arthritis. Aspirin is also used as an anti inflamatory, as well as a fever reducer. But it should never be given to children under the age of18 unless specifically told to do so by your physician.
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.
