During the high incidence of influenza, what symptoms should my child have to seek medical attention

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-01-30

In the past half a month, influenza A has continued, and many children have developed fever symptoms one after another, making parents miserable.

1. The following conditions indicate that you are seriously ill and need to go to the hospital:

a).If the fever persists for two or three days, the newborn may be lethargic and refuse to breastfeedNoteThis wave of infections with the flu

of children also often develop otitis media. In addition, newborns infected with influenza A are less likely to have high fever, but more lethargy, refusal to breastfeed, etc., parents should pay more attention.

b).If the high fever does not go away for two or three days, and the spirit is not good, you should seek medical attention

3) Severe vomiting and diarrhea;The underlying medical condition has a tendency to worsen.

iv) Persistent loss of appetite, poor diet, or diarrhea for more than 2 days.

5) The child continues to vomit, the urine output is greatly reduced, and there are no tears when crying (indicating that the child is severely dehydrated and needs to be hospital**).

2. How to take oseltamivir, a special drug for influenza.

The flu-specific drug oseltamivir has become a sought-after drug. It is important to emphasize here that oseltamivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor that is only effective against the flu, and if it is a common severe cold, it will not have much effect after taking it. If influenza is confirmed, the optimal onset of action for oseltamivir is within 48 hours of infection. Oseltamivir Dosage:

1. For ** and adolescents over 13 years old, 75mg each time, twice a day. The course of treatment is 5 days.

2. When used for children under 13 years old and over 1 year old, the dosage should be adjusted according to body weight, as follows: 15 kg children, 30mg each time, twice a day;> 15-23 kg children, 45 mg twice daily;> 23-40 kg children, 60 mg twice daily;> 40kg children, the dosage is the same as **, twice a day. The course of treatment is 5 days.

3. What are the measures to prevent influenza A:Wash your hands frequently, ventilate frequently, and wear a mask.

a).Wash frequentlyHands, wash your hands frequently before eating and after using the toilet;

b).Keep the environment passablewind, open the window for ventilation several times a day to keep the indoor air fresh;

c).Avoid crowded places with dirty air, and wear a mask when you go

iv).Eat a balanced diet, exercise moderately, get enough rest to avoid excessive fatigue.

Tips: This content is for reference only, not as a substitute for face-to-face consultation (the drugs mentioned in the article must be used under the guidance of a professional doctor), if you feel unwell, please seek medical attention offline as soon as possible.

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