Flu is a disease that most often suffered by children. This could be because parents lack of attention to the environment where children play, unhealthy living patterns and weather factors of uncertainty.
It is a most important role in the treatment of influenza in children is the immune system or the child’s immune system. Children with the flu are advised to rest to restore many body condition, sleep enough. For the child have trouble falling asleep from boredom, it is recommended to remain resting in bed to feel comfortable, to listen to music, watching movies, or read a book. Avoid children from video games and the like since this will drain the energy of children.
Fever in children with temperatures over 38.5 degrees Celsius, give febrifuge. Consult with your doctor first before giving the child acetaminophen or ibuprofen as a febrifuge. Do not give aspirin to children because it may cause Reye’s syndrome. All of this medicines required doctor recommendations.
one of the mechanisms at the body against flu viruses breed in and around the nasal cavity is the snot out of nose. If a runny nose breathing children is very disturbing, using suction vacuum to help reduce the mucus blockage.
Another way is to do therapy by inhaling hot steam, this therapy can help relieve symptoms and ease congestion mucus expenses. The warm air and humid conditions can also help relieve flu symptoms experienced by children.
Children are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, especially warm. Warm soup or juice can be given. Expand water consumption. Eat nutritious foods in order to recover body condition quickly.
Teach children to wash their hands regularly with soap and running water. This is done to reduce transmission of flu virus to others. Teach them also to hold their nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. The most important thing that should not be forgotten is maintaining a healthy environment around the child.
children who got the flu should stay at home to avoid transmission to others. Fever, cough, and runny nose that would make a lot out uncomfortable feelings.
Consult your doctor immediately if flu attacked infants less than 3 months and have flu symptoms include: fever, persistent; cough accompanied by vomiting; cough with phlegm; children become fussy; decreased consciousness; or children experiencing shortness of breath. Please note that the common flu and swine flu (flu caused by H1N1 virus) have similar symptoms.
Giving the vaccine of common flu or H1N1 vaccine (need doctor recommendation) to children before the flu season (usually during the rainy season or winter) is one way to avoid the flu.
