Babies usually have poor resistance and are susceptible to viral infections, especially during periods of large temperature differences or seasonal changes, which can lead to the spread of large-scale influenza. If you are not careful, your baby may develop influenza, causing runny nose, cough, and even fever. So, what should you do if your baby gets influenza?
If a child has the flu, parents should take quick measures based on the specific situation of the baby. The main symptoms and measures include the following:
1. If your baby has symptoms such as cough, fever, diarrhea, etc., try to take them to the hospital for examination during the day. If they have already been treated during the day and there are no special circumstances, they do not need to go to the hospital again at night.
2. In order to ensure that the child's body is hydrated and promote internal circulation, it is necessary to encourage the child to drink plenty of water and measure their body temperature frequently. If the body temperature rises, physical cooling can be used first. A common cold fever can subside in 2-3 days.
3. If the child has been diagnosed with an intestinal virus infection, they need to take medication under the guidance of a doctor, and the symptoms will generally improve within 1-2 days.
4. If a child has mild cough without any other symptoms, they can observe at home first and drink plenty of water. If the symptoms do not improve or even worsen the next day, they can go to the hospital.
To prevent premonitions, it is necessary to open more windows for ventilation indoors and take children to places with noisy populations and poor air quality less frequently; Develop the habit of washing hands frequently, and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing to avoid infecting others,; Wash your hands before and after feeding your baby and changing diapers; Do not eat raw food or water, and make sure to clean vegetables and fruits thoroughly; Pay attention to keeping your abdomen warm.
