Influenza in children is a common, old and familiar disease that, although it is not scary in itself, but if it is neglected to control it or if it is not treated in time, it can be a prelude to unpleasant events.. According to the various questions that exist around this disease, as well as issues such as the cause of influenza in children, as well as useful methods for its prevention and treatment, we will help you.. Dear friends... the flu?** Influenza is an acute viral infection caused by one of three types of viruses from the influenza family, A, B, or C. Many parents confuse the common cold with the **influenza in children**, when the two diseases are different.. Colds can be caused by a wide variety of viruses that resolve the upper respiratory tract within days, including this one.. It heals on its own and just requires rest and Hydration... But the flu is caused by some viruses and is often more severe and dangerous compared to the common cold... The important thing is that children under 5 years of age, as well as the elderly, are potentially more vulnerable to this disease and naturally need more care in this regard, both in terms of prevention and treatment... Children?** The causes of influenza in children are viruses, just like in adults. Annual influenza epidemics occur in cold seasons due to type A and B viruses, while type C virus causes a very mild illness that can appear at any time of the year.. **Is the flu contagious in children?** Yes; Influenza in children as well as in adults is a highly contagious disease that spreads in two ways: - ### **direct method:** If a person inhales contaminated particles and droplets in the air that may have spread due to a sick person's cough or sneeze, the virus is easily transmitted. In addition, any contact with the secretions of the mouth and nose of an infected person as a result of actions such as kissing or using shared spoons and forks, may cause its transmission through a person.. Disease... - ### **Indirect method:** In this case, it is these objects and surfaces that act as a means of transmission of the influenza virus. That is, if the surfaces and objects are contaminated by sneezing or coughing, and after a while a healthy person touches them with the hand and contact is made between the infected hand and, for example, the mouth or nose is transferred to the infected person, the virus may be transmitted to the healthy person.. is?** Children with the flu can infect others one day before the symptoms appear and can be contagious even up to seven days after the symptoms appear. Sometimes a child may make others very sick despite not showing severe symptoms of the disease. The incubation period of the flu is usually 2 to 4 days. That means it takes 2 to 4 days after the virus enters the child's body to show the symptoms... **Footnote:** This general information is a limited summary of diagnostic, therapeutic and/or drug information.... This information is not exhaustive and should be used as a tool to help the user understand and/or evaluate possible diagnostic and treatment options.. This information does not contain all information about conditions, treatments, drugs, side effects or risks that may apply to a particular patient.. Talk to your doctor about medications. This information does not endorse any treatment or medication as safe, effective, or approved for the treatment of a particular patient.. * Among the medical services provided in the clinic are periodic examinations of children, periodic monitoring of children's growth and physical development, treatment of various infectious, digestive and respiratory diseases in children and adolescents, nutritional counseling, education and periodic care of premature babies, monitoring and treatment of all periodic problems during infancy, periodic mental and physical evaluation of children. > > *special services of Dr. Mehdi Afshari: specialized office circumcision, home visit and online consultation* > > *Practice address: No. 193, South Mehrabad, Southern Air University, Tafarsh East, Tehran > > *Contact number: 021-66602506*

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