Patient's question:
The child has had a fever for two days, with a highest temperature of 40.3°C. This morning, we went to the hospital, and the doctor found no major blood issues. A nasal swab test showed a weak positive result for influenza A. The doctor prescribed oseltamivir phosphate granules. However, the child vomited after taking it for about half an hour. I gave her another dose, and she vomited again after another half hour. It might be due to the high temperature. Should I give her another dose now? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Feed the child something to eat and drink more water. Type A influenza may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, leading to recurrent dry heaving or abdominal pain. Pay attention to keeping the child's abdomen warm, and maintain a light and easily digestible diet. Take medication on time, rest more, drink plenty of water, and enhance the metabolism of toxins in the body. If the child vomits after taking oseltamivir, stop taking it and consider taking fever-reducing medication or implementing fever-reducing measures. Pay attention to ventilation and rest.