children s health issues
Overview of Viral Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
Prevention of Viral Respiratory Infections
Good hygiene Vaccination for influenza The best preventive measure is practicing good hygiene. An ill child and the people in the household should wash their hands frequently. In general, the more intimate physical contact (such as hugging, snuggling, or bed sharing) that takes place with an ill child, the greater the risk of spreading the infection to other family members. Parents must balance this risk with the need to comfort an ill child. Children should stay home from school or child care facilities until the fever is gone and they feel well enough to attend. Influenza (Flu) None 