Influenza (Flu) in Children - Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBInfluenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. It causes a high fever, body aches, a cough, and other symptoms. It's one of the most severe and common viral illnesses of the winter season. Most children are ill with the flu for less than a week.
Flu Vaccines are Important for Children | CDC - Centers for …
WEBMar 22, 2024 · It’s important to vaccinate everyone 6 months and older in your family against flu each year to help protect those most at risk. A flu vaccine offers the best defense against flu and its potentially serious complications and also can reduce the spread of flu to others. In children, annual flu vaccination has been shown to:
Children and the Flu - WebMD
WEBApr 19, 2022 · Learn more from WebMD about children and the flu - symptoms to look for, treatment, prevention, and when to seek medical care.
Flu & Children at Higher Risk - CDC
WEBMar 22, 2024 · Flu can be dangerous for children. Flu illness is more dangerous than the common cold for children. As of 2020, there are approximately 73 million children in the United States. Each year, millions of children get sick with seasonal flu; thousands of children are hospitalized, and some children die from flu.
Flu Symptoms in Kids: When to Seek Help, Treatment, and More - Healthline
WEBMar 9, 2018 · If your child does get the flu or has flu-like symptoms, seek out medical support. Ask your child’s doctor if antiviral medications are recommended for your child.
Influenza (Flu) in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
WEBInfluenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. It causes a high fever, body aches, a cough, and other symptoms. It's one of the most severe and common viral illnesses of the winter season. Most children are ill with the flu for less than a week.
Protect Against Flu: Caregivers of Infants and Young Children
WEBMar 22, 2024 · Children younger than 6 months old have the highest risk for being hospitalized from flu compared to children of other ages but are too young to get a flu vaccine. Because flu vaccines are not approved for use in children younger than 6 months old, protecting them from flu is especially important.
Flu symptoms in children: What to look out for - Medical News Today
WEBSep 21, 2023 · Summary. Flu is a common viral infection that is highly contagious among children and adults. Symptoms include fever, headaches, joint pains, and a sore throat. Most people recover in 1–2...
Flu Symptoms & Diagnosis | CDC
WEBPrint. Influenza (also known as “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. This page provides resources about flu symptoms, complications, and diagnosis. Flu Symptoms & Complications. Flu viruses can cause mild to severe illness.
Flu shots for kids: Does my child need a flu shot? - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 20, 2024 · Resources. News From Mayo Clinic. What's New. Does my child need a flu shot this year? Answer From Pritish K. Tosh, M.D. Yes, unless the child is younger than 6 months of age or has medical reasons not to get a flu shot. Influenza, also called flu, is an infection of the lungs, nose and throat. The infection is caused by influenza viruses.