Influenza Prevention & Treatment in Children

Annual influenza vaccination is a primary and effective measure for preventing flu in children. It is recommended for all eligible children, typically starting at six months of age. Teaching children proper hand hygiene, including regular handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand...

• Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory infection characterized by sudden fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, and sometimes sore throat or cough. In infants, it can manifest as gastroenteritis or resemble bronchiolitis or croup. Globally, there are about a billion cases annually with millions of severe illnesses and hundreds of thousands of respiratory deaths.