Influenza-diagnosis and treatment in children

Although most parents are happy with their children's schooling, there is a fear that when the children come home from school, they will bring home some other "things" along with their homework. When children start going to school, it means gathering in a group in the same room. As a result, she will have dozens of other children who cannot be stopped. During that time they will also be exposed to dozens of germs (viruses) and germs (bacteria). This is due to the fact that children often come out of school with colds, flu, influenza and other illnesses. These diseases are spreading all over the school.

The spread of influenza among school children every year has been a major concern, with children catching the flu fast. Influenza spreads faster in children than in any other age. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated during childhood and adolescence.

Whenever our child gets sick we do our best to fix it. We want him to be able to do his daily activities as soon as possible. Here are a few questions answered. With the help of which you will know whether your child has got influenza or not. And if so what can you do.

My baby is upset. What are the symptoms that can tell if my child has influenza?

* If your child has influenza, the first thing you will notice is that the onset of the illness is sudden. Body temperature rises sharply. And begins to tremble. Weakness comes. The headache continues. There seems to be pain in the joints and muscles. The second is that the throat also gets worse, the nose gets jammed, and a dry cough starts. Some children also experience diarrhea and vomiting. Your child also refuses to eat. Influenza lasts for up to 3 days if no other cause occurs. In some children, influenza begins with a minor infection of the throat and lungs.

Should I go to the doctor if my child seems to have influenza?

* If your child's health is deteriorating, until he stops responding to you, has difficulty breathing, turns blue, becomes irritable and drowsy, see a doctor immediately. Should be taken. If the child has colorful saliva, chest pain or the illness lasts for 2 hours and there is no difference, the child should be seen by a doctor.

What else should be done?

* Give your child the amount of fluids he needs to get complete rest, and use painkillers for headaches, sore throats and other ailments as directed by the doctor. An OS (Oral Rehydration Solution) packet should be used to relieve the body. OAS can be prepared at home with the help of salt, sugar and plain water or a mixture of rice. Do not allow the child to perform daily activities until he or she is fully recovered.

How can we differentiate between influenza and cold-fever?

* Cold-fever starts slowly, it takes many days. The symptoms are normal and the fever is normal. A child who is sick with the flu looks very sick. In which there is a lot of headache and its symptoms appear soon. Cold-fever pain and weakness are very common. But in influenza, it is so severe that the child stays in bed. Colds cause a runny nose but the child's appetite remains normal. The flu causes a very stuffy nose, but it also affects the appetite. The child may develop both a cold-fever and influenza sore throat and cough.

Can a child be vaccinated against influenza?

* Although the influenza vaccine is beneficial for all children, it is especially effective for children over 6 months and under two years. Children suffering from chronic lung, heart and kidney disease are advised to be vaccinated against influenza. The vaccine is also recommended for children with cancer or HIV diseases, oral steroids, and children with immune deficiencies caused by cancer treatment. Always vaccinate children only on the advice of a doctor.

Is one injection of influenza enough for children?

* Yes, one flu injection is enough, it gives one year protection, the only condition is that your child should be vaccinated with DUP first. Otherwise, children under the age of 1 will need two "doses" of the vaccine for the first time. There should be an interval of 3 to 4 weeks between the "doses". Your child will then need one "dose" each year. (The vaccine is needed once a year because the influenza strain changes every year.

- Glacier