Abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea are frequently observed in children. Vomiting tends to be more significant than diarrhea. In infants, flu often goes unrecognized because the signs and symptoms are not specific and may suggest a bacterial problem. Influenza does not commonly occur in infants because they still have antibody protection from their mothers. HOME CARE Section 5 of 12 Flu symptoms may last over a week.
Caregivers can relieve and soothe children s aches and pains with basic home care.
Rest in bed. Drink lots of fluids of the child s choice. Use a humidifier in the child s room to make dry air easier to breathe. Children may need more careful attention for these symptoms. Younger infants usually breathe through their nose and cannot breathe through the mouth.