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Influenza (or flu) is a viral infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that can make someone of any age ill. Influenza in children may be indistinguishable from diseases caused by other respiratory viruses. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur, particularly in children.
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Symptoms
Abrupt onset of muscle aches, sore throat, and nonproductive cough. Some, but not all, experience an abrupt onset of fever. Young children typically have milder sneezing and coughing.
Symptoms
Abrupt onset of muscle aches, sore throat, and nonproductive cough. Some, but not all, experience an abrupt onset of fever. Young children typically have milder sneezing and coughing.
Spread
Flu spreads easily from person to person. It spreads mainly through droplets that come from a sick person's nose and mouth when they cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets can travel up to 6 feet and land in the noses and mouths of people nearby or be inhaled into the lungs.
Spread
Flu spreads easily from person to person. It spreads mainly through droplets that come from a sick person's nose and mouth when they cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets can travel up to 6 feet and land in the noses and mouths of people nearby or be inhaled into the lungs.
Contagious Period
The virus may be found in respiratory secretions for 24 hours prior to the onset of symptoms and up to seven days after the symptoms begin. Influenza is most contagious in the three to four days after symptom onset.
Contagious Period
The virus may be found in respiratory secretions for 24 hours prior to the onset of symptoms and up to seven days after the symptoms begin. Influenza is most contagious in the three to four days after symptom onset.
Exclusion
Exclusion
Child Care and School: Until child is without fever or signs of a fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and is well enough to participate in normal daily activities
Causes
Influenza virus is a contagious respiratory virus. There are two common types of virus: Type A and Type B.
Causes
Influenza virus is a contagious respiratory virus. There are two common types of virus: Type A and Type B.
Incubation
One to four days, usually two days, from the time of exposure until onset of symptoms.
Incubation
One to four days, usually two days, from the time of exposure until onset of symptoms.
Prevention/Control
Prevention/Control
Flu vaccine is strongly recommended for any person older than 6 months of age. It is recommended that all child care and preschool providers receive yearly influenza vaccines.
Cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing, with tissue if possible. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
Properly dispose of contaminated tissues.
Clean, rinse with clean water, then sanitize mouth toys at least daily and when soiled. 5. Frequent, careful hand washing by school/child care staff, children, and household members.
Is it Reportable?
Is it Reportable?
Parents/guardians: Inform your school/child care provider if your child has this illness.
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