What are the symptoms of flu in children?
• Children with influenza have a sudden onset of fever, chills, sore throat, cough, and runny nose. It may also cause headache, muscle aches, tiredness, nausea, vomiting and belly ache. • Influenza is different from the common cold, but it can be hard to tell which illness someone has. Typically, a child with a cold can have a stuffy nose, sneezing, scratchy throat, hoarse voice, dry cough (usually from mucous dripping down the throat), and slight fever. Even with cold symptoms, people generally can keep up with their usual activities. 6. How do you know whether or not to be concerned about swine flu in your area? • Know what the public health authorities in your area are saying. • Follow their recommendations to reduce your risk of catching the virus. 7. What’s the most important thing parents can do now, just in case infections are reported in their own area? • Consider what you will need to do to arrange for child care at home for your children, if they came down with the flu. • Sto
