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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. 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 ...
lethargy. an inability to wake your child up. difficulty breathing. a spike in fever after the original fever has gone away. a severe headache. a stiff neck. extreme fussiness, in babies ...
Oct 3, 2022 · Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms: fever* or feeling feverish/chills; 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.
Apr 19, 2022 · A sudden, high-grade fever up to 104 degrees F. Chills and shakes with the fever. Extreme tiredness. Headache and body aches. Dry, hacking cough. Sore throat. Vomiting and belly pain. Some parents ...
Nov 22, 2023 · Difficulty breathing. No improvement in comfort level, even if the fever goes down. Fever and flu symptoms that come back after they go away. No tears when crying. No wet diapers, and no urine (pee) in the last 8 hours. Other danger signs in children can include extreme irritability and severe headaches.
Jan 10, 2024 · Symptoms. At first, the flu may seem like a cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. Colds usually start slowly. But the flu tends to come on quickly. And while a cold can be miserable, you usually feel much worse with the flu. Common symptoms of the flu often — but not always — include a fever as well as aching muscles, chills and ...
Influenza is called a respiratory disease, but the whole body seems to suffer when a child has it. Children usually become suddenly ill with any or all of the following symptoms: Fever, which may be as high as 103° F (39.4° C) to 105° F (40.5° C) Muscle and joint aches and pains. Not feeling well "all over". Headache.
