Call: (908) 508-0400 I WANT TO Is It Flu Or Is It Covid 19? Share By The Pediatric Center | November 22, 2021 | Comments are off Flu season always created a sense of fear and caution, wanting to protect your child from contracting the illness. When you put Covid-19 into the mix, it causes even greater concern – and even some confusion. Note, it is safe to have your child get a flu shot if they have had the Covid-19 vaccine. It’s important to take preventative measures We’ve already learned how to be extra cautious in protecting ourselves from Covid-19, including masks, good washing techniques, and keeping your distance. Just like Covid precautions, during flu season it’s important to take preventative measures for you and your children. This includes: 1. Practicing good etiquette for coughing and sneezing. Because flu germs can spread more than 5 feet through coughing and sneezing, it’s important that your child covers their mouth with a tissue. Also, after coughing or sneezing, it’s important to have your children wash their hands. 2. Keep sick children away from school. If your child is sick, it’s important that they stay home from school and avoid play dates. 3. Keep hands and surfaces clean. During this time of year, it’s especially important to keep disinfectant and hand sanitizer on you at all times. It’s also important to teach your children the proper way to wash their hands. 4. Maintain a proper diet. Prepare well-balanced meals that include vegetables, fruit, milk and water for your children. In addition to a proper diet, make sure your child gets at least one hour of physical activity each day. How do you know if it’s the flu or Covid? Healthychildren.org, a partner of the American Academy of Pediatrics, created the chart above to compare the 2 illnesses. It is a good guide to reference, although not failsafe. What If My Child Has The Flu? Even with taking all the necessary precautions, it’s still possible that your child may get the flu. Home care remedies for your child include: Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and drinks plenty of fluid. Use medicated chest rubs and saline drops for children over the age of one. Use fever reducers, such as Tylenol, Motrin and Advil. Though home remedies are effective when it comes to treating the flu, a pediatrician may prescribe antiviral medication for the first 48 hours. source: healthychildren.org Comments are closed. RECENT POSTS Is It Flu Or Is It Covid 19? Baby’s First Bath: 3 Common Questions And Answers Vitamin D for Babies – What’s the best way to make sure my baby is getting enough Vitamin D? Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Mental Health: Your Path To Hope ARCHIVES November 2021 August 2021 April 2021 March 2020 October 2019 August 2019 July 2019 May 2019 April 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 October 2018 July 2018 May 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 September 2017 August 2017 April 2017 January 2017 November 2016 October 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 CATEGORIES AAP Policy Baby Remedies Breaking News Breastfeeding Child Health Child Sleep Habits Expecting Parents FAQ Flu vaccine / Influenza Head Lice Lactation Specialist New Providence NJ Newborns News OBGYN Parenting Tips Pediatric Epilepsy Summer Teen Wellness The Pediatric Center 556 Central Ave. New Providence, NJ 07974 Phone:(908) 508-0400 Fax (908) 508-0370 Social Media Like us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Location Map Quick Links Get Directions Download Patient Forms Appointment Request Patient Reviews © Copyright 2020 The Pediatric Center. Information about COVID-19 TestingLearn More +