Prevention of influenza in children

Children are the flowers of the motherland and the hope of our future. Moreover, children nowadays have poor physical constitutions. They will be infected with influenza if they are not careful. Because children have low resistance and immunity, they will be infected. Once children catch a cold and fever, they will not only suffer, but it will also be a particularly troublesome thing for adults. So is there any way to prevent influenza in children? The following methods are.

1. Get a flu shot

During the season when influenza is prevalent among children, parents can take their children to the hospital to get the flu vaccine. Because influenza viruses are prone to mutation, the strains of influenza viruses that circulate each year are different. Therefore, every year the epidemic prevention department has to make vaccines that may be prevalent that year based on predictions.

2. Use drugs for prevention

It is generally recognized that adamantane drugs have a preventive effect on influenza A. Their mechanism of action is to inhibit the virus from entering the upper respiratory tract epithelial cells. However, since these antiviral drugs have certain side effects, they are not easy to promote and apply. You can also use the Chinese medicine Guanzhong, Isatis root, Patchouli, and raw licorice to decoct 9g each, one dose per day for three consecutive days. Related reading: How to care for your child to better cure the flu

3. Strengthen physical exercise

To develop good living habits, parents should lead their children to exercise every day to enhance their physical fitness and strengthen their resistance to diseases. Although we sweat less in winter, we should drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables. For children who stay at home for a long time, they should increase outdoor physical exercise, improve their mood, and strengthen their physical fitness. It is best to wear a mask when in contact with influenza patients.

The above are the prevention measures for influenza in children. I hope that parents and friends can follow the methods mentioned above to effectively help their children prevent it. If some symptoms of a cold appear, do not take medicine blindly. Go to the hospital for a detailed examination and receive treatment according to the situation.