Swine Flu Symptoms in Children





Swine flu symptoms in children may present differently than symptoms in adults, partly because children cannot express what is wrong. If you know what to look for, you can seek medical help quickly when your child needs it...




Because children don't always recognize that they are sick or they can't tell us how they feel and what their symptoms are, we must observe symptoms in our families.

Here are some common signs of flu in children that you might see in your child:

Picture of children with swine flu symptoms

Photo courtesy of Q Family

  • glassy eyes – eyes appear more shiny than usual
  • reddened skin, especially in the face
  • warm to the touch – Sometimes the first symptom that you notice is that your child feels “warm”.
  • not eating or not eating as much as usual
  • lack of interest in things he usually likes. He may refuse to do something that he really enjoys.
  • lying around or watching TV, especially when he doesn't usually do that
  • tired or exhibits lack of energy
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • cranky or grumpy
  • whining or crying
  • coughing
  • hoarseness



H1N1 Swine flu has hit children especially hard. On May 29, 2009, Dr. Anne Schuchat, the US Interim Deputy Director for Science and Public Health Programs, reported that of the H1N1 cases counted by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Protection), 62% were in the 5 to 24 year old range.

Handwashing children to prevent swine flu symptoms.

Children handwashing to avoid the flu
Photo courtesy of woodley


Seeing so much flu in children is highly unusual, and it is a signal that we, as parents, should be especially vigilant in watching the behaviors of our children, so that we will know if they are getting sick.

In addition to any other H1N1 flu symptoms that you might have noticed, there are some swine flu symptoms that you should pay special attention to—if your child exhibits severe flu symptoms , make sure that you seek medical help immediately!

Keep in mind that, you can consult with a doctor and get doctors online advice , usually within a few minutes of asking your question.



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