The flu is caused by a highly infectious virus, but with some prevention measures it is very easy to fight it.
Flu is an acute infection of the respiratory tract that especially affects the upper airways.
There are three viral types (A, B, and C); Viruses A and B are those that cause human infections, while C has only occurred in sporadic cases and in very localized outbreaks.
Although the influenza virus is well known, its incidence is very high from the first years of life.
symptom
1. A mild flu episode manifests as a dry cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, runny nose, and eye irritation.
2. It can be complicated by chills, fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and digestive disorders.
3. In children, influenza epidemics cause the greatest number of medical consultations. It usually lasts three days, leaving a decline as a sequel.
4. One of the most frequent complications is pneumonia.
It is better prevent
1. It is difficult to avoid the flu, especially since it is very contagious by air (coughs and sneezes).
2. The main prevention is the influenza vaccine. Its effectiveness is close to 70 percent in the case of schoolchildren.
How to alleviate the symptoms?
1. To relieve symptoms, it is recommended that the child stay in bed for a few days, especially if he has a fever.
2. It is also important that the room environment is humid and that you drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.