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katerastokes865

Flu in Children: How It Spreads, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention - 0 views

  • But while children may have nausea, stomach pain and/or vomiting with flu, the key influenza symptoms in children include a high fever, chills and shakes, body aches, sore throat, headaches and a dry hacking cough.
  • Three main types of influenza viruses can give you the flu. Types A and B cause the yearly outbreaks. Type C leads to mild, random cases.
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  • Symptoms include:Child Discipline TacticsDiscipline is the process of teaching your child what type of behavior is acceptable and what type is not acceptable. In other words, discipline teaches a child to follow rules. Discipline may involve both punishment, such as a time out, and, more importantly, rewards. It sounds so straightforward, yet every parent becomes frustrated at one time or another with issues surrounding children and discipline.To read more, click hereRelated to parenting school-age children ADHD, puberty in girls, puberty in boys, learning disabilities, children's health, autism and vaccines, school lunches, getting ready for school, giving the sex talk, children's vitamins, chores for children, overactive bladder in children© 2008 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.A high-grade fever up to 104 degrees FChills and shakes with the feverExtreme tirednessHeadache and body achesDry, hacking coughSore throatVomiting and belly pain
  • Some parents mistake the flu for a stomach bug. That’s because unlike adults, children with the flu can have nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting.
  • he illness comes on fast and is more intense than a cold
  • flu is highly contagious, particularly when kids share close quarters like they do in school classrooms
  • spreads when they inhale droplets that are coughed up or sneezed by an infected person, or when they come in direct contact with mucus or spit from someone who has the flu.
  • spread the flu a day before their symptoms start, and 5-7 days after they get sick.
  • The best way is to get a yearly vaccination. The CDC says all people 6 months and older should get one.  
  • Pregnant women and caregivers of children younger than 6 months or of children with certain health conditions should get the shot.
maireewelch329

Cold and Flu (Influenza) Center: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, and Prevention - 0 views

  • seasonal flu are caused by viruses. Use over-the-counter cold medications to relieve symptoms including sore throat, runny nose, congestion, and cough. Flu symptoms are similar, but include fever, headache and muscle soreness. See a doctor who may prescribe antiviral medications Relenza or Tamiflu.
  • Flu or Cold Symptoms?
  • sneezing, coughing, and have that achy, feverish, can't move a muscle feeling, how do you know whether you have cold symptoms or the flu?It's important to know the difference between flu and cold symptoms. A cold is a milder respiratory illness than the flu. While cold symptoms can make you feel bad for a few days, flu symptoms can make you feel quite ill for a few days to weeks. The flu can also result in serious health problems such as pneumonia and hospitalizations.
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david_good14

Influenza (Seasonal Flu)-Prevention - 0 views

  • You can help prevent influenza by getting immunized with an influenza vaccine each year as soon as it's available.
  • Most healthy people ages 2 through 49 years can choose to get the nasal spray form(What is a PDF document?) of the vaccine (such as FluMist) instead of the flu shot.
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  • vaccination with either the flu shot or the nasal spray is considered safe.
  • If the nasal spray vaccine is used, contact with anyone in this high-risk group should be avoided for 7 days.
  • Immunization with the inactivated virus (flu shot) is preferred over the nasal spray vaccine for close contacts of people with severely impaired immune systems during times when a protected environment is needed.
  • You should not get the nasal spray if you:
  • Have lung disease, including asthma.
  • Have a condition (such as a seizure disorder or cerebral palsy) that can cause breathing or swallowing problems.
  • Are younger than age 20 and you take aspirin or products with aspirin in them.
  • Even if a flu vaccine does not prevent the flu, it can reduce the severity of flu symptoms and decrease the risk of complications.
  • flu shot results in fewer days missed from work and fewer visits to a doctor for respiratory infections, and it reduces the number of people who develop complications from the flu, such as pneumonia.2
  • flu vaccine can help protect the babies of women who got the vaccine while they were pregnant.3, 4
  • Some do not get the vaccine because of myths they believe about the flu or the vaccines. These include beliefs that the flu is a minor illness or that the vaccine causes the flu.
  • The shot may cause side effects, such as soreness or fever, but they are usually minor and do not last long.
  • type of flu shot (Fluzone Intradermal) is available that uses a much smaller needle than a regular flu shot.
  • it is injected into the skin instead of into a muscle. This usually causes less discomfort at the time of the shot. People 18 to 64 years old can get this shot. But it may not be available everywhere.
  • Yearly immunization with the inactivated influenza vaccine(What is a PDF document?) (flu shot) or the nasal spray flu vaccine(What is a PDF document?) prevents flu infection and its complications in most people.
  • Yearly immunization with the inactivated influenza vaccine(What is a PDF document?) (flu shot) or the nasal spray flu vaccine(What is a PDF document?) prevents flu infection and its complications in most people.
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  • Have diabetes or kidney disease.Have a disease or take a medicine that causes problems with your immune system.
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yarelisfl

Influenza (flu) Symptoms - Mayo Clinic - 2 views

  • flu may seem like a common cold
  • Common signs and symptoms of the flu include: Fever over 100 F (38 C) Aching muscles, especially in your back, arms and legs Chills and sweats Headache Dry cough Fatigue and weakness Nasal congestion
  • If you have flu symptoms and are at risk of complications, see your doctor right away. Taking antiviral drugs within the first 48 hours after you first notice symptoms may reduce the length of your illness and help prevent more-serious problems.
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  • But colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on suddenly.
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      The flu may have common cold symptoms, however, the flu develops faster.
  • ommon cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat.
  • Fever over 100 F (38 C) Aching muscles, especially in your back, arms and legs Chills and sweats Headache Dry cough Fatigue and weakness Nasal congestion
  • Initially, the flu may seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. But colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on suddenly. And although a cold can be a nuisance, you usually feel much worse with the flu. Common signs and symptoms of the flu include: Fever over 100 F (38 C) Aching muscles, especially in your back, arms and legs Chills and sweats Headache Dry, persistent cough Fatigue and weakness Nasal congestion Sore throat
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arytman716

Flu: Overview & Facts - 2 views

  • Overview & Facts
  • What Is Flu? What Is Flu?
  • Stomach Flu or Influenza?
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  • Children and Flu
  • Understanding Bird Flu
  • Causes Causes of Flu
  • Are You at Risk? Flu: What Puts You at Risk?
  • Prevention Flu Prevention Strategies
  • Flu Shot: Influenza Vaccine & Side Effects
  • What Is FluMist?
  • Use Your Immune System to Prevent Flu
apettistate345

How Doctors Avoid Cold and Flu Germs - 0 views

  • one study found that postmenopausal women who exercised for a year had one-third the colds of women who didn’t work out. 
  • general rule is if your symptoms are above the neck
  • you have a fever higher than 100 degrees, a cough, or chills, hold off on the workout front for a few days until you feel better
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  • studies haven’t found much evidence that echinacea prevents upper respiratory infections
  • some of its extracts
apettistate345

How Doctors Avoid Cold and Flu Germs - 1 views

  • Warm water and soap will kill the germs
  • be sure you don’t rush
  • Hands are veritable germ factories
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  • keep them away from your nose and mouth
  • keep them away from your food during cold and flu season
  • Colds and flu are caused by viruses
  • can easily pass from person to person, or from surface to person.
  • make it a point of carrying around little bottles of alcohol-based cleansers
evuvuu

Flu in Children: How It Spreads, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention - 0 views

  • WebMD
  • Plenty of restPlenty of liquidsUsing acetaminophen or ibuprofen to lower fever and ease aches -- you can get both in children's versions.
  • Don’t give aspirin to children or teenagers.
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  • harm their liver or cause brain damage.
  • drug makers say not to give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to children under age 4.
  • they warn against using them for children younger than 6.
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  • She has trouble
  • that doesn’t get better after you suction and clean her nose.Her skin turns bluish or gray skin.She seems sicker than in any previous episode of illness or doesn’t respond like normal -- for example, if she doesn’t cry when expected or make good eye contact with you, or if she’s listless or lethargic.She isn’t drinking fluids well or shows signs of dehydration, like absence of tears, crying less, peeing less (dry diapers), is cranky, or has low energy.She has a seizure.
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bwilliams181

Preventive Measures to Control the Spread of Influenza (Flu) | Miami Children's Hospital - 1 views

  • Hand Hygiene:Wash hands or use alcohol hand solutions after being in public or after contact with anyone with a cold or flu. Make it a habit to frequently wash hands with soap and water
  • Cough Etiquette:Turn head and cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue and promptly dispose of the used tissue; or cough into the inside of the elbow if a tissue is not available
  • Don't expose young children or immunosuppressed children unnecessarily to large crowds when influenza is in your community
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  • Avoid close contact (holding, kissing) between infants and anyone who has a cold or flu
  • Stay home from work or school if you have influenza (fever, muscle aches, cough)
  • Do not share anything that goes into the mouth such as drinking cups and straws
  • Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces (door knob, refrigerator handle, phone, water faucets) if someone in the house has a cold or flu
  • It is best to avoid smoking around children.
katerastokes865

Flu: MedlinePlus - 0 views

  • Flu is a respiratory infection caused by a number of viruses. The viruses pass through the air and enter your body through your nose or mouth.
  • The flu can be serious or even deadly for elderly people, newborn babies, and people with certain chronic illnesses.
  • Symptoms of the flu come on suddenly and are worse than those of the common cold. They may include Body or muscle aches Chills Cough Fever Headache Sore throat
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  • Colds rarely cause a fever or headaches. Flu almost never causes an upset stomach. And "stomach flu" isn't really flu at all, but gastroenteritis.
  • Is it a cold or the flu?
devonta9304

H1N1 Flu Virus (Swine Flu): Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and Treatments - 0 views

  • H1N1 flu is also known as swine flu. It's called swine flu because in the past, the people who caught it had direct contact with pigs.
  • In 2009, H1N1 was spreading fast around the world, so the World Health Organization called it a pandemic. Since then, people have continued to get sick from swine flu, but not as many.
  • Despite the name, you can't catch swine flu from eating bacon, ham, or any other pork product.
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      It's stated in a bunch of articles that you can't catch it from eating pork or pork products. So remember that.
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  • Swine flu is contagious, and it spreads in the same way as the seasonal flu.
  • fever
  • sore throat
  • fatigue
  • stuffy or runny nose
  • body aches
  • headache
  • chills
  • cough
  • H1N1 flu is also known as swine flu. It's called swine flu because in the past, the people who caught it had direct contact with pigs. That changed several years ago, when a new virus emerged that spread among people who hadn't been near pigs.
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    "In 2009, H1N1 was spreading fast around the world, so the World Health Organization called it a pandemic. Since then, people have continued to get sick from swine flu, but not as many."
klong886

Symptoms of the Flu | Flu.gov - 0 views

  • Flu symptoms include a fever, body aches, tiredness, and cough.
  • A 100oF or higher fever or feeling feverish (not everyone with the flu has a fever)
  • ChillsFatigue
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  • The flu and the common cold have similar symptoms
  • he flu is worse than the common cold.
  • Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following:Difficulty breathing or shortness of breathPurple or blue discoloration of the lipsPain or pressure in the chest or abdomenSudden dizzinessConfusionSevere or persistent vomitingSeizuresFlu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough
aliyah216

What is Flu? What is Influenza? What are the Symptoms of Flu? - Medical News Today - 0 views

  • Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory illness that is caused by a virus.
  • You can also catch flu from an infected person if you touch them (e.g. shaking hands).
  • t is common to confuse flu with a bad cold. Flu and cold symptoms may include a runny/blocked nose, sore throat, and cough.
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  • In the majority of cases flu is not serious -
  • his is more likely if you are elderly or have some other longstanding illness that can undermine your immune system. Your risk of experiencing severe flu complications is higher
  • As flu is caused by a virus, antibiotics won't do any good, unless the flu has led to another illness.
  • Some painkillers, such as aspirin, should not be given to children under 12 (Department of Health, United Kingdom). If you have flu you should: stay at home try to avoid contact with other people keep warm and rest make sure you consume plenty of liquids don't consume alcohol if you are a smoker stop smoking or cut your consumption down as much as you can try to get some food down (eat what you can) if you live alone, tell a relative, friend or neighbor that you have flu. Make sure someone can check in on you and do your shopping
  • In the United States approximately 5% to 20% of the population gets flu,
  • According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in annual influenza epidemics 5% to 15% of the world's population become ill with upper respiratory tract infections.
  • Health experts and government agencies throughout the world say that the single best way to protect yourself from catching flu is to get vaccination every year.
sixto353

Flu: MedlinePlus - 0 views

  • Between 5% and 20% of people in the U.S. get the flu each year. The flu can be serious or even deadly for elderly people, newborn babies, and people with certain chronic illnesses.
  • ymptoms of the flu come on suddenly and are worse than those of the common cold. They may include
  • Body or muscle aches Chills Cough Fever Headache Sore throat
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  • Colds rarely cause a fever or headaches. Flu almost never causes an upset stomach. And "stomach flu" isn't really flu at all,
  • Most people with the flu recover on their own without medical care. People with mild cases of the flu should stay home and avoid contact with others, except to get medical care.
sixto353

HowStuffWorks "History of Influenza" - 0 views

  • Country folk, city dwellers, soldiers and, most surprisingly, those in the prime of life became targets for the devastating global flu epidemic in 1918.
  • Every 30 to 40 years an aggressive flu virus emerges, one that has changed just enough that people's natural defenses are caught completely unprepared.
  • " By week's end, 500 army personnel had come down with the disease and 48 men, all fit, young and healthy, were dead.
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  • "three-day flu."
jtolercamien290

The Life Cycle Of The Flu (INFOGRAPHIC) - 3 views

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    While flu season in the U.S. is typically at its worst in January and February, the beginnings of the virus typically start to appear as early as October. While we wouldn't wish the misery of the flu -- read: sneezing, sore throat, fever and general ...
kayanking

Influenza is a contagious disease caused by an RNA virus of the orthomyxoviridae family - 0 views

  • nfluenza A viruses that infect mammals (humans, pigs, ferrets, horses) and birds Influenza B viruses that infect only humans Influenza C viruses that infect only humans
  • The flu can make chronic health problems worse.
  • The virus attacks the respiratory tract, is transmitted from person to person by droplets, and causes the following symptoms: fever (usually high), headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches. Gastro-intestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, are much more common among children than adults.
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  • Some of the complications caused by flu include bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Children may get sinus problems and ear infections.
  • more severe and last longer than those of the cold.
  • Recovery takes about one to two weeks. Influenza can be deadly, especially for the weak, old or chronically ill.
  • Most people who get influenza will recover in one to two weeks, but others will develop life-threatening complications (such as pneumonia). Millions of people in the United States (about 10% to 20% of U.S. residents) are infected with influenza each year.
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  • Influenza is an extremely variable disease; similar viruses are found in pigs and domestic fowl.
  • It is possible to get vaccinated against influenza
  • People at high risk for complications from the flu; People 65 years and older; People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities that house those with long-term illnesses; Adults and children 6 months and older with chronic heart or lung conditions, including asthma; Adults and children 6 months and older who needed regular medical care or were in a hospital during the previous year because of a metabolic disease (like diabetes), chronic kidney disease, or weakened immune system (including immune system problems caused by medicines or by infection with human immunodeficiency virus [HIV/AIDS]); Children 6 months to 18 years of age who are on long-term aspirin therapy. (Children given aspirin while they have influenza are at risk of Reye syndrome.); Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season; and All children 6 to 23 months of age.
  • There are some people who should not be vaccinated. This includes: People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs. People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past. People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously.
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  • People who are sick with a fever. (These people can get vaccinated once their symptoms lessen.)
alishaa286

Influenza (Flu) - 0 views

  • Influenza, commonly known as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract
  • Although flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months or older, in times when the vaccine is in short supply, certain people need it more than others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) often will recommend that certain high-risk groups be given priority when flu shot supplies are limited. Call your doctor or local public health department about vaccine availability in your area.
  • Some kids with the flu need to be hospitalized.
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  • flu season runs from October to May
  • The vaccine prevents against infection from the flu viruses that researchers predict will be most common in the upcoming year
  • most cases occurring between late December and early March
  • For a severely ill child or one with other special circumstances, a doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine that can decrease the duration of illness by 1-2 days and prevent potential complications of the flu
  • If an antiviral medication is prescribed, be sure to discuss any possible side effects with your doctor.
  • Given as an injection, the flu shot contains killed flu viruses that will not cause the flu, but will prepare the body to fight off infection from that particular type of live flu virus if someone comes into contact with it.
  • Symptoms, which usually begin about 2 days after exposure to the virus, can include: fever chills headache muscle aches dizziness loss of appetite tiredness cough sore throat runny nose nausea or vomiting weakness ear pain diarrhe
  • all kids 6 months through 4 years old anyone 65 years and older all women who are pregnant, are considering pregnancy, have recently given birth, or are breastfeeding during flu season anyone whose immune system is weakened from medications or illnesses (like HIV infection) residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes any adult or child with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma kids or teens who take aspirin regularly and are at risk for developing Reye syndrome if they get the flu all health care personnel caregivers or household contacts of anyone in a high-risk group (like children younger than 5 years old, especially those younger than 6 months, and those with high-risk conditions) Native Americans and Alaskan natives
  • The nasal mist contains weakened live flu viruses that cannot cause the severe symptoms typically associated with the flu, but can cause some mild symptoms
  • drink lots of fluids to prevent dehydration get plenty of sleep and take it easy take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve fever and aches (do not give aspirin to children or teens as it may cause a rare but serious illness called Reye syndrome) wear layers, since the flu often makes them cold one minute and hot the next (wearing layers — like a T-shirt, sweatshirt, and robe — makes it easy to add or subtract clothes as needed)
  • Kids who are sick should stay home from school and childcare until they are without fever for at least 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.
  • So to have the best protection against the flu, it's important to get the vaccine every year.
  • It is given in places like hospitals, clinics, community centers, pharmacies, doctor's offices, and schools
  • infants under 6 months old anyone who's ever had a severe reaction to a flu vaccination anyone with Guillain-Barré syndrome (a rare condition that affects the immune system and nerves)
  • After 5 days, fever and other symptoms have usually disappeared, but a cough and weakness may continue
  • Call the doctor if your child:
  • has flu symptoms has a high fever, or fever with a rash has trouble breathing or rapid breathing has bluish skin color is not drinking enough fluids seems very sleepy or lethargic seems confused has flu symptoms that get better, but then get worse
  • All symptoms are usually gone within a week or two
  • The flu is contagious, spread by virus-infected droplets that are coughed or sneezed into the air
  • The flu usually occurs in small outbreaks, but epidemics — when the illness spreads rapidly and affects many people in an area at the same time — tend to occur every few years. Epidemics often peak within 2 or 3 weeks after the first cases occur.
  • Preventing the Flu From Spreading There's no guaranteed way — including being vaccinated — to prevent anyone from getting the flu
  • Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently with soap, especially after using the bathroom, after coughing or sneezing, and before eating. Never pick up used tissues. Never share cups and eating utensils. Stay home from work or school when you're sick with the flu. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then put it in the trash. If a tissue isn't available, cough or sneeze into your upper arm, not into your hands.
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