Symptoms of flu include: fever, headache, runny of stuffy nose and/or cough. But complications of flu are more dangerous or even life-threatening, including bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Children may get sinus problems and ear infections. So we have to take good care of ourselves and our children when flu season comes. How? Dr. Paula has 10 tips for coping with it:

1. Rest , fluids, and good nutrition

2. Good handwashing technique

3. Use of tissues and proper disposal of them (baggies are a good idea)

4. Wet-wipes, disposable gloves, and ziplock bags for daycare

5. Vitamin C per doctor’s direction

6. Extra day or two out for children to fully recover

7. Flu shots for susceptible children

8. Daily hair exam for lice - notify school immediately if found

9.”Tune-up” doctor visit for children with asthma

10. Diminish stress - avoid over-scheduling your children’s free time

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