Flu in Children

Flu in children holds special concerns for parents. Swine flu is hitting young people disproportionately hard, and swine flu symptoms in children can present differently from symptoms in adults.

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Swine Flu Symptoms in Children

Unlike adults, children with flu have difficulty knowing how to describe how they feel. They may:

• just lay down or watch TV instead of being more active

• They may refuse food and stop eating.

• A child may simply tell you his head hurts.

• Or speak hoarsely

• Develop a cough

• In fact, the first sign that you may have of your child's not feeling well may be that vomits unexpectedly.

Be alert to any of these signs or any other behavior in your child that is unusual. If you suspect that he has the swine flu, make sure he sees a doctor.

You might consider consulting doctors online to get a quick and personal opinion about your child if you are not sure what his symptoms mean.

Especially if you have seen some of these severe swine flu symptoms in kids.

The swine flu, while it is mild most of the time, has taken more than its share of children so far.

How to Avoid Flu in Children

Some habits to practice (for both you and your child) include:

• Washing hands frequently.

• Throwing tissues away after blowing one's nose

• Cover nose and mouth when sneezing. You might try using the sneeze into your elbow method, keeping hands free of germs.

• Avoid crowds and groups.

• Use swine flu precautions and wash toys with disinfectant

• Routinely disinfect hard surfaces where your child plays – tables, floors, chairs, etc.

• Teach your child about hand washing and you will be helping them with one of the most effective ways to prevent flu virus and disease.

While flu in children may not be totally avoidable, you can cut down on the chances that your children will pick up the flu virus by using the suggestions above.

If your child does get the flu, don't take any chances. Make sure he gets to see the doctor. And, additionally, Don't, under any circumstances, give aspirin to a child or teenager because of possible serious aspirin side effects!

See flu medicines. for more information on this.

Keep in mind that, if it would give you peace of mind, you can consult with a live doctor and get personal doctors online advice , usually within just a few minutes of asking your question.

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