Flu Update
The news continues to report a high number of Influenza cases in the community. The flu virus spreads mainly by droplets made when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. A person may also get the flu by touching something that has the flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes or nose.
Symptoms of the flu include:
- Fever ( some people with the flu will not have a fever)
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Body aches
- Headaches
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults)
Talk to your doctor early if you are worried about your child’s illness. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and drinks enough fluids. Keep your child home from school for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.
Please encourage good hand washing and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Please see your health care provider for a yearly flu vaccine. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/flu or call 800-CDC-INFO.