Yup, flu season is here. We’ve officially hit that time of year when kids become little petri dishes, spreading colds and germs back and forth around friends and family like there’s no tomorrow!
So, if the sad truth is that the snotties and a relentless cough is more of a constant companion to your kids from May to September than their imaginary friend, then this what you should know.
Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. It causes high fever, body aches, a cough, and a plethora of other symptoms. It is one of the most common viral illnesses of the winter season. Most kids are ill with the flu for less than a week. But, unfortunately for some, it is more serious, and they may need to be treated in hospital. The flu could lead to pneumonia or death.
Can it be prevented and how do we as busy moms ensure healthy juniors in the face of new and unidentified viruses? Well, here’s the thing, there’s no guaranteed way to avoid the flu but there are certainly ways to boost your child’s immune system which will result in a healthier child and fewer days off work for you. Remember, if the body’s immune system is strong, it should be able to stare down any cold virus without blinking, but if the immune system is weakened, that cold virus will stalk its prey and win every time.
Be sure to “winterwize” your family by encouraging a few healthy habits. It could be a game changer this flu season!
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