- Flu season starts in the fall and ends in late spring.
- Signs and symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, headache, body ache, cough, sore throat, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea
- Children with the flu typically appear fatigued and ill.
- Please consult with us to see if your child needs to be seen right away
The Flu Vaccine
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends influenza vaccination for all children older than 6 months
- Live nasal vaccine is no longer recommended due to decreased protection against the flu virus and will not be administered during this flu season
- It is recommended to get vaccinated as early as possible during the fall
- Side effects of the flu vaccine are mild compared to the flu illness
- Moms who are pregnant or breastfeeding should receive the influenza vaccine to protect their unborn or infant children
- Immunizing your children is the best way to prevent influenza infection and its associated potentially life threatening complications
The Common Cold
- Cold season is also from the fall to the spring
- Signs and symptoms include runny nose, mild fever, sore throat, cough, decreased appetite
- Cold symptoms are typically milder than flu symptoms
- Spread through contact with another person with the virus
