Prevention of influenza in children Key basic hygiene September November

Mumbai : due to climate change (change in weather) viral flu (viral flu) i.e. ‘influenza’ (Influenza) patients increased. Influenza affects the respiratory system, especially in children. Symptoms of influenza can range from mild to severe. Sometimes its symptoms can be so severe that children have to be hospitalized and are at risk of death. Symptoms of influenza in children include fever, chills, cough, runny or blocked nose.

What are the causes of influenza?

Influenza outbreaks are often caused by climate change. That’s why many people ignore it. But, this can be more of a problem for children. Don’t ignore children getting sick due to climate change. Because it could be a symptom of influenza flu. Temperatures fluctuate frequently during monsoon and winter. Due to this, viral flu viruses start spreading rapidly. Therefore, the months of September to November are called ‘flu season’ in India. Because, during this time viral flu spreads rapidly. Take proper precautions to protect children from flu in this season.

What is influenza?

Influenza viral flu is very dangerous because it affects the respiratory system and causes difficulty in breathing. Children under five are also more likely to be hospitalized due to influenza viral flu. Even in severe cases, children may take 8 to 10 days to recover.

influenza viral flu symptoms

Influenza is a viral flu and its symptoms are similar to corona. Body ache, nausea along with fever, cough and runny nose are some of the major symptoms of influenza. Along with this, symptoms like vomiting and stomach ache or diarrhea also appear.

What has the World Health Organization said?

Children worldwide will not be routinely vaccinated in 2022, according to new data released by the World Health Organization and UNICEF.

influenzaHow to protect children from this?

• First of all, children should be vaccinated against influenza. This is the first step to prevent viral flu.
• Take special care of the cleanliness of children. Viral flu spreads rapidly due to dirt.

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