“What should I do if my newborn gets the flu?”

Make sure your newborn is hydrating well Pedialyte if he/she is not able to take breast milk or formula. Make sure the baby is making the same number of wet diapers as before getting sick. If the baby is not making as many wet diapers as before you need to take the baby to the doctor or hospital.

If your newborn has a temperature above 100.4 or you have other concerns you should see your pediatrician immediately.


Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
Pediatrician/Neonatologist
Casper Children's Center, LLC

scspringer@mindspring.com