Question

Choose one common illness or disease that affects children in childcare settings. Conduct online research and compile facts about the illness. Include facts about occurrence, transmission (if communicable), and treatment/management, and discuss how the illness affects childhood development. Present this information as it would appear on a health sheet or brochure that served as a reference for childcare professionals and parents.

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Facts about Flu

Flu is caused by influenza viruses.

Flu is a contagious respiratory infection.

Young children and older people have a higher risk of catching the flu.

Flu is transmitted through the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs.

Common symptoms of the flu include fever, chill, sore throat, coughing and sneezing, nausea and vomiting, headache and body ache, and fatigue.

There is no cure for the flu. However, it is advisable for people over six months of age to take a flu shot every year when it becomes available. Flu shots are a preventive measure for the flu. Besides the injection form, flu vaccines are also available as nasal sprays. When all children in a childcare setting have received the flu shot, it greatly reduces the risk of the infection spreading in the event that someone gets the flu.

Flu can cause complications in young children. Common complications include sinus infections, ear infections, and pneumonia. High fever or a combination of the infections mentioned here can be dangerous for young babies, who may require hospitalization. However, antiviral drugs are available to treat even babies.

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