Minor updates to reflect latest guidelines.
What causes the flu in kids?
How long does the flu last in kids?
The associatedcoughcan sometimes last up to four weeks.
What’s the difference between the flu and the stomach flu?
Don’t confuse influenza with thestomach flu (aka gastroenteritis).
Plus gastroenteritis usually goes away much faster.
How long is your baby or toddler contagious with the flu?
But can you prevent your little one from catching the flu after birth?
And due to her brand new, still-untested immune system, she’s especially vulnerable to serious complications.
If you opt to breastfeed, your baby may get some of your protective antibodies through your breast milk.
So no matter what, your child will have some level of protection.
Contain the cough
Germs are nothing to sneeze or cough at during flu season.
Be sure to repeat those reminders as often as necessary.
(A quick suds-and-rinse won’t do the trick; ensure she washes between her fingers.)
Is she stuck in bed or on the sofa?
Keeping a garbage can or bag nearby will help encourage speedy disposal of tissues (and germs).
Empty the trash can or toss the bag out frequently too, and wash your hands right after.
