Well, parents, the flu season is officially here, and it's here to stay for a while. As much as you hate seeing children get the flu, there is high probability that he will catch it. Sneezes and sniffles will be quite visible for a month or two so get prepared beforehand.
Children tend to catch viral infections more than adults because their immune system is not that strong. If there comes a time when children get infected with flu, don't worry just read down the article and get them back on the playground in no time.
To fight the disease get to know what it is. Flu is a viral infection that can spread quickly. Viral infections also include chickenpox, stomach flu, pinkeye, mumps and sore thought. It can pass from person to person through touching, coughing or sneezing. If you have more than one child and one of them gets sick, well there are very high chances that all of them will get sick too.
According to the Center For Parenting Education, it is advised that if one of the children gets down with the viral disease in a child's peer group, get all the kids immunized. There are specific vaccinations for all the viral diseases so that's the first thing that should be done. Teach children to wash hands before and after eating. Regularly clean kid's toys and feeders. Pacifiers not recommended but if the child is taking it, sterilize it daily.
However, if the kid does get sick, follow some precautionary measures. To fight the illness, feed them plenty and keep him hydrated. According to Health Line, loss of appetite is often observed in infants and kids when they get sick so be extra careful here.
Viral infections often have very conventional medicines and can be treated with over the counter pharmacy medicines. The viral infections take four to five days so give children complete rest till they get fit. Let them rest and heal, don't rush to school unless they become totally healthy.
