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   What happens if a child gets the flu?

   • 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. But some children have a more serious illness and may need to be treated in the hospital. The flu may also lead to lung infection (pneumonia) or death.

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   How can a child get a flu?

   • Your child can get a flu virus by touching something that was touched by an infected person, and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes. People are most contagious with the flu 24 hours before symptoms start, and while symptoms are most active. The risk of infecting others often ends about day 5 to 7 of the illness.

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   Can a child die from the flu?

   • In some cases, the flu can lead to death. Children who have other health conditions that affect breathing, such as asthma, are at greater risk for flu complications. Their asthma or other lung condition can also be triggered by the flu. Children with the flu are also more likely to develop ear infections.

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   The flu can cause severe symptoms and lead to problems such as pneumonia and even death. Many flu symptoms may be caused by other health problems. Make sure your child sees their healthcare provider for a diagnosis.

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   Apr 19, 2022 · Can the Flu Lead to Other Problems? Yes. Those can include a sinus infection, ear infection, an asthma flare-up, or pneumonia. Call the doctor if your child's fever lasts more than 3 to...

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   The flu may also lead to lung infection (pneumonia) or death. What causes the flu in a child? The flu is caused by flu viruses. Flu viruses are divided into 3 types: Influenza types A and B. These 2 types of viruses cause widespread illness (epidemics) almost every winter.

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   Health Library. Condition. Pediatric Influenza. Key Points About the Flu in Children. Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection of the respiratory system. It causes a high fever, body aches, a cough and other symptoms. Most children are ill with the flu for less than a week.

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   Jan 10, 2024 · Most people with the flu get better on their own. But sometimes, influenza and its complications can be deadly. Some groups of people are at a higher than average risk of having flu complications, including: Young children, especially those age 12 months or younger.

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   Mar 22, 2024 · cough. sore throat. runny or stuffy nose. muscle or body aches. headaches. fatigue (tiredness) some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. *It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. More information is available at Flu and COVID-19 symptoms. How Flu Spreads.

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   Oct 3, 2022 · sore throat. runny or stuffy nose. muscle or body aches. headaches. fatigue (tiredness) some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. *It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. More information is available at Flu and COVID-19 symptoms. Low Resolution Video.