Fighting the Flu

With flu season still upon us, here are some flu prevention tips and reminders from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta:

• You can help keep your family well by steering clear of other people who have the virus, encouraging frequent hand-washing, keeping noses and mothers covered when coughing or sneezing, and making sure your family members are up to date on their vaccinations
• Keeping hard surfaces clean can also help prevent the spread of flu germs
• Give your child’s immune system a boost with plenty of sleep and exercise and a nutrient-rich diet full of flu-fighting fruits, vegetables and protein

If you think your child might have the flu, see below for some typical symptoms that are displayed or visit www.choa.org/flu for more information