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[Grammar] Last night, I got flu and then had to see a doctor

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Hi,
Are these sentences correct?

Last night, I got flu and then needed to see a doctor for the flu. He prescribed some medicine and then recommended rest. He told me to have 2 days's rest.
 
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Last night, I got the flu and went to see a doctor. He prescribed some medicine and recommended having a rest for two days.
 
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Consider "came down with the flu."
 
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He told me to rest for two days.
He told me to take two days to rest.
he told me to take two days' rest.
 
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