cold or flu for my child?

Question

My son woke up yesterday with a fever (around 100). Other than that, he only complained of a headache. Thruoughout the day, he started to get a runny nose and cough. I kept his fever in check with Tylenol and Ibprofen. I gave him cough medicine for his cough. Today he woke up with a fever of 102 and looks horrible. He is pale and doesn't want to do much except sit on couch with blanket on him. He is shivering (fever). I am giving himTylenol and Ibprofen still. His only other symptoms are a headache. So basically he has a fever, headache, runny nose, and a cough. His appetite is fine though and he has no vomiting or diherrea. What do you think it is- cold or flu?

Answer 1

Flu.

Answer 2

You shouldn’t. The whole idea is that you build up resistance . Unfortunately you have been thrown in the deep end and maybe you were not exposed to many colds at a younger age. If you are going to be a teacher for the next 20 years ... I would advise that you build up your resistance now , before you become Head Teacher. You might want to get inoculated against this years popular Flu ‘ The Flu Jab ‘ , they can be 10 times worse than Colds – that’s probably why you went in to hospital. If you never have a cold in your life , then at age 70 you catch your 1st cold , you will probably die . If you have had 100’s of colds during your life time , then at age 70 your 1,000th cold will be a walk in the park . In this case I would argue that Prevention is Not better than building up resistance. Oh , and takeing medicine will only delay your recovery and confuse your bodies immune system. Suffer now , Don't pay later. Notes : Taking over 500mg of Vitamin C can cause more DNA damage ( Mutations ) , the Rda for Vitamin C is below 100mg ( unless you have High levels of Copper in your Blood just eat an orange or 2 a day. ) Common sense is obvious For example; after chopping red hot chillies Never put your fingers in your eyes , and after touching 20 students books , don’t suck your thumb.

Answer 3

Flu, colds don't usually get to that high of a temperature. Take him to the doctor if it gets higher, and remember, push the fluids!

Answer 4

Probably a wayyyy mild flue. Or a bad cough. Try taking him to the doctor.

Answer 5

it sounds to me like the flu. take into consideration his eating habits as well, or if he is nauseated. you may want to see a doctor.

Answer 6

could also be ear infection, mine get them all the time with no pain in the ears..and same symptoms as your son...