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Influenza (flu) virus - as it is a virus that is more resistant to cold weather, we encounter this disease more frequently every year in the autumn-winter months. Influenza virus is also transmitted by airborne droplets and is a disease of the upper respiratory tract.
It is characterized by symptoms such as sudden onset of high fever (38°С-39°С), headache, runny nose, cough, sore throat, watery eyes, redness, bone and muscle pain. The course of the disease is usually mild. In children in a special risk group and children under 1 year of age, some exacerbations and complications may be observed during the course of the disease.
The first symptoms of the disease begin to appear 24-48 hours after infection with influenza (flu). The disease lasts 7-10 days. The temperature-bearing period can last 3-5 days. Cough can begin in the advanced stages of the disease and lasts 1-2 weeks. During the flu, lowering the temperature, eliminating nasal congestion, and drinking plenty of fluids are important conditions.
Pediatrician-neonatologist Dr. Taziba Mirzaliyeva appeals to parents about the steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of influenza and protect children:
“Dear parents, you should know that taking antibiotics at the beginning of the flu in the hope of preventing its development is a misconception. Any antibiotic used to prevent complications of infectious diseases in children can be taken only as prescribed by a doctor.
Vaccinations are very important for children to develop immunity, especially during epidemics.
We must take into account that children have a loss of appetite during the illness. We recommend that parents be a little patient about this. The main goal is to ensure fluid and mineral balance.
If a child has a high temperature that does not respond to antipyretic drugs, weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite due to fluid loss, and if the number of vomiting and diarrhea exceeds 5-6 times a day, a doctor should be consulted.”
It is characterized by symptoms such as sudden onset of high fever (38°С-39°С), headache, runny nose, cough, sore throat, watery eyes, redness, bone and muscle pain. The course of the disease is usually mild. In children in a special risk group and children under 1 year of age, some exacerbations and complications may be observed during the course of the disease.
The first symptoms of the disease begin to appear 24-48 hours after infection with influenza (flu). The disease lasts 7-10 days. The temperature-bearing period can last 3-5 days. Cough can begin in the advanced stages of the disease and lasts 1-2 weeks. During the flu, lowering the temperature, eliminating nasal congestion, and drinking plenty of fluids are important conditions.
Pediatrician-neonatologist Dr. Taziba Mirzaliyeva appeals to parents about the steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of influenza and protect children:
“Dear parents, you should know that taking antibiotics at the beginning of the flu in the hope of preventing its development is a misconception. Any antibiotic used to prevent complications of infectious diseases in children can be taken only as prescribed by a doctor.
Vaccinations are very important for children to develop immunity, especially during epidemics.
We must take into account that children have a loss of appetite during the illness. We recommend that parents be a little patient about this. The main goal is to ensure fluid and mineral balance.
If a child has a high temperature that does not respond to antipyretic drugs, weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite due to fluid loss, and if the number of vomiting and diarrhea exceeds 5-6 times a day, a doctor should be consulted.”