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Flu is not the same as a cold. Although the signs may be similar, the truth is that the symptoms of the flu are much stronger than those of a common cold. Internally, it is convenient to know that the cold is caused by bacteria, and the flu by a viral infection. In the first case, antibiotics could be used to fight the disease, but not in the flu.
In both cases, if the child has become ill, it is advisable to follow several hygiene and feeding recommendations.
The flu symptoms are very significant:
- Cough, mucus and sore throat.
- Fever over 38 degrees.
- Headache, muscles and joints.
- Diarrhea and vomiting.
- Sometimes sinusitis or ear infections caused by mucus.
Which there is nothing to do in case of flu:
- Do not give antibiotics.
- Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) as it can cause liver failure in the child.
- The child's real temperature is the 24-hour average, since in the morning the temperature is lower and in the afternoon it rises.
- Do not take children to closed places and with many people.
- Try not to bring sick children to babies or the elderly.
- Do not give cold baths, or with ice, or with alcohol, as they cause tremors and worsen your condition. Better a warm bath.
- Do not force him to eat.
- Do not share glasses, cutlery, food or drinks with other children.
Hygienic and nutritional care for a child with the flu:
- Have the child at rest.
- Give antipyretics to relieve fever.
- It is convenient that there is humidity in the child's room to promote nasal discharge. For this we can put a humidifier, although it is convenient to wash it every day since bacteria and mold usually accumulate in them.
- We must take the child lightly dressed, without covering him too much so that the fever does not rise.
- To avoid dehydration we must give the child plenty of fluids that can be in the form of juices, water, chicken broth, lemonade ...
- Give the child foods with sugar such as cookies, bread, sweets but without fat, so that they digest better.
- Give a light diet, since they are not usually hungry. Better soft foods and never force him to eat.
- The child should cover his mouth with a handkerchief or with the angle of the elbow every time he coughs or sneezes.
- We must accustom him to wash his hands frequently with soap and water so as not to infect others.
With these simple care we will help the child to feel much better and not infect the whole family.
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