Is influenza A serious in children?

Influenza A is a type of influenza, and it is more common in children. Because children have low immunity and poor ability to resist viruses, they are easily infected with influenza. If a child is suffering from influenza A, parents must take the child to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. Delaying the process may easily cause other harms. So, is influenza A serious in children?

Children are a high-risk group for influenza and prevention should be taken seriously. If your child shows symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, etc., he or she should stay in bed and rest at home. If influenza A in children is ignored, the harm it causes can be very terrible.

1. The danger of influenza A in children is that it may lead to serious complications such as severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory failure, and death.

3. During the influenza A epidemic, the possibility of concentrated fever epidemics caused by influenza in schools, childcare institutions, collective units and crowded places cannot be ruled out. At the same time, severe cases or deaths caused by influenza may also occur.

3. Early symptoms are similar to those of common flu, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may also experience diarrhea or vomiting, muscle pain or fatigue, red eyes, etc.

4. The condition of some patients may progress rapidly, with severe onset, sudden high fever, body temperature exceeding 39°C, and even secondary severe pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary hemorrhage, pleural effusion, pancytopenia, renal failure, sepsis, shock, Reye syndrome, respiratory failure and multiple organ damage, leading to death.

1. Maintain personal hygiene, develop good habits, do not share daily necessities, wash your hands and take a bath frequently, avoid contact with saliva, etc.

2. Keep the air circulating in your room or office, open windows frequently to reduce the number of indoor bacteria and make the air fresher.

3. During the peak influenza season, avoid going to crowded places, such as shopping malls, cinemas, etc., and do not come into contact with too many people.

4. When going to the hospital for medical treatment, it is best to wear a mask, because there are many patients in the hospital and the chance of being infected is high.

6. Be moderate in your daily diet, do not overeat, do not eat too much greasy food, and maintain a balanced nutrition.

7. We should strengthen physical exercise, participate in more outdoor sports activities, strengthen our physical fitness, stay at home less, and combine work and rest.