Influenza (flu) is here. All influenza viruses cause a respiratory illness that can last a week or more. Have your child seen in our office if they have any of the following symptoms:
A sudden fever (usually above 101°F or 38.3°C)
Chills and body shakes
Headache, body aches, and being a lot more tired than usual
Sore throat
Dry, hacking cough
Stuffy, runny nose
To help stop the spread of germs like influenza, RSV, and whooping cough (Pertussis):
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
- Put your used tissue in the waste basket
- If you don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds
- If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub