What To Know For Flu Season

As the weather begins to shift, so do your chances of getting sick. If you are in tune with your body or at least your child’s behavior, you can tell when you and they are getting sick. Since school just started, your child is probably picking up all sorts of things from other kids. Sickness in kids is just a part of life, but you can at least know some helpful knowledge about flu season and what to expect. At Just Kids Pediatrics, located in Oklahoma City, we want to share with you some things you should know about your children receiving flu shots and vaccines.

A Flu Shot For Your Children

Some people believe that you can get the flu from a flu shot, but that is not the case. When your child gets an injectable flu vaccine, it is an inactive strain of the flu virus, so your child doesn’t automatically become sick. The reason the flu vaccine is so helpful is because it begins to teach the immune system and help reduce your chances of getting the flu. When your child gets a flu shot, they are learning how to fight off this strain on the flu. Now that you know this, consider having your child get a flu shot to ward off the flu this season. In schools, kids usually have a higher chance of getting the flu, so take precautions and have your child get a flu shot to avoid runny noses, throwing up, and cold sweats.

Flu Symptoms To Look Out For

The flu symptoms to look for in kids are different than the ones in adults. When a child gets the flu, it is very different than when an adult gets the flu. Some of the symptoms to look out for in your child are:

  • High fever

  • Chills and shakes

  • Dry coughing

  • Sore throat

  • Vomiting

  • Stomach pains

  • Exhaustion

  • Headache

  • Body ache

If your child is experiencing any of these flu symptoms, schedule an appointment with us as soon as possible.

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