KREMENOPOULOS MINAS MD, PhD, MSc

NHS FLU GUIDANCE

Based on the latest NHS Guidelines for influenza: ▪️ The ONLY treatment remains the use of antipyretics and proper hydration - nutrition. &#x...

KREMENOPOULOS MINAS MD, PhD, MSc

PEDIATRICIAN - THESSALONIKI - CENTER

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NHS FLU GUIDANCE

Based on the latest NHS guidelines for influenza:

▪️ The ONLY treatment remains the use of antipyretics and proper hydration - nutrition.

▪️ Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is NOT given to the general pediatric population (as is unfortunately done recklessly) except in complicated cases of influenza:
✔️ Severe lower respiratory infection (hypoxemia, dyspnea, etc.).
✔️ CNS (central nervous system) complications.
✔️ Underlying pediatric diseases (such as immunosuppression, diabetes mellitus, etc.).

▪️ The recommendation is therefore mainly in these conditions and for in-hospital use.

 

Finally, if used, it must be given within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.

KREMENOPOULOS MINAS MD, PhD, MSc
PEDIATRICIAN - THESSALONIKI - CENTER

Dr. Minas Kremenopoulos is a graduate of the School of Medicine of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) with a specialization in pediatrics and a special research and clinical interest in neurodevelopmental disorders of newborns-infants-children and in child nutrition.

KREMENOPOULOS MINAS MD, PhD, MSc

PEDIATRICIAN - THESSALONIKI - CENTER

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*The content in this blog is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health care providers with questions you may have about medical conditions.

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KREMENOPOULOS MINAS MD, PhD, MSc

PEDIATRICIAN - THESSALONIKI - CENTER

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