Influenza? Symptons and Treatment?

There are several antiviral meds available to reduce the duration and severity of the infection; however, treatment must be started within a 48-72 hour window from onset. Headache and fever are unfortunate symptoms. As another reader mentioned, other over the counter fever reducers/gesics may offer some relief from the symptoms. If you can lower his/her temp, the headache may also lessen. Alternating between tylenol (paracemetol) and ibuprofen (every three hours) may help keep the fever down. Keep hydrated (keeping the body temp elevated burns a lot of fluid), which could also be causing the headache. If the pain worsens, or he/she experiences difficulty lowering the chin to the chest, contact the physician for further evaluation. Otherwise, lots of fluid, rest and meds to help with the fever. You should load up on your vitamin C, rest and make sure that you wash up well after contact so that you're both not down for the count.