Flu season is back. Every year, millions of people develop painful respiratory illnesses as the fall and winter months approach. Although it seems inevitable that you will get sick this time of year, flu prevention is possible, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from the virus.
Flu season is back. Every year, millions of people develop painful respiratory illnesses as the fall and winter months approach. Although it seems inevitable that you will get sick this time of year, flu prevention is possible, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from the virus.
Fever (usually 100.4°F or higher, lasting for several days), often with chills
- Body aches or muscle aches
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Cough
- Eye pain
- Stomach
Also, because a virus causes the Flu, antibiotics that are effective against bacteria are useless if you have the Flu.
How do you get the Flu?
Flu spreads from person to person primarily through droplets from coughs and sneezes and through physical contact with contaminated surfaces, such as shoulders, targets, or other objects that have recently touched an infected person. So, teach your kids cough and sneeze techniques and hand hygiene to keep your family and those around you healthy during flu season.
Get a flu shot.
UrgentWay recommends that all eligible patients, including infants, children, and youth over six months of age, receive the measles vaccine. This is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the Flu, and it also helps prevent the spread of the Flu, which is especially important for those who care for someone with the disease. Is followed. These special groups are at increased risk of serious complications from the Flu, including hospitalization, pneumonia, and even death. Vaccinating the whole family is the best way to protect children from this disease.
Older and young children may need two flu shots to be fully vaccinated.
Special recommendations based on the child’s age.
- Babies under six months old are too young to get the measles vaccine. The best way to protect newborns and infants is to take care of those who care for them and get them vaccinated.
- Between 6 months and eight years, some children need two doses of the flu vaccine to protect themselves. If your child is getting the sickle cell vaccine for the first time, or if your child has received only one sickle cell vaccine in the past, they will need two doses of the vaccine this time. It is best to start the first dose as soon as possible. The second dose vaccine should be given at least 28 days after the first dose. Children who need two doses may receive only one dose of the vaccine or may not be protected against the Flu.
- Children 6 months to 8 years of age who have received two doses of the flu vaccine in the past will receive the vaccine only once.
- Children over age 8 need a flu shot now.
What is the best time to get a child’s flu shot?
Children six months and older are best vaccinated before the flu season starts, so we recommend getting the flu shot in September or October when the flu vaccine is available. It is especially important for children who need a second vaccination to start the process as soon as possible, as the double dose will be given at least 28 days after the first dose. Flu season in the US lasts until May, so it’s still worth getting vaccinated after October. Babies who turn six months old in the middle of flu season should start their 2-dose vaccination series around six months. Also, antibodies may take up to two weeks after vaccination to protect your child from the Flu.
Is the baby flu vaccine safe?
The pediatric flu vaccine is safe and effective. It is offered annually as a nasal spray to protect children against the Flu. A virus causes Flu. It can be a very unpleasant disease for children. If your Flu does not stop after vaccination, contact the nearest Pediatric Urgent Care and get yourself treated.
