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Children's Flu

Children's flu is caused by a virus, but it generally starts more suddenly and severely than a cold. While the symptoms are similar, a child with the flu usually has a higher fever and feels much more achy and uncomfortable. The flu can last a week or longer.

Symptoms of the flu can include:
  • Sudden onset of fever (usually above 101°F)
  • Body ache
  • Headache
  • Runny nose
  • Extreme tiredness or fatigue
  • Dry, hacking cough

If your child is suffering from symptoms of flu, he or she will benefit from tender loving care, over-the-counter medication, and lots of bed rest. Other things that may make your child feel better include:
  • Extra fluids
  • Light, easy-to-digest meals
  • A cool mist vaporizer in the bedroom
  • Salt water nose drops and a humidifier

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If your child's symptoms persist, her fever is higher than 102°F, or she has a cough that won't go away, call your child's doctor.

Flu Prevention
Since the flu is a virus that is transmitted from person to person, good hygiene goes a long way toward preventing its spread. If you have a child with the flu, some of these tips may help you prevent its spread to other family members:
  • Avoid kissing the infected child on or around the mouth.
  • Teach your child to use and dispose of tissues properly.
  • Wash your hands before and after caring for your child.
  • Wash your child's clothes and toys in hot, soapy water.
  • Don't share drinking glasses.


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