FLU – INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

We have many flu cases in our clinic right now. Early treatment and staying at home are the most important steps. You can buy a test at the pharmacy if you want to check if it’s flu, COVID, or RSV. Most people can recover from flu at home.

SIGNS OF FLU:

• Starts suddenly
• High fever (above 39°C)
• Extreme tiredness
• Head and body pain
• Dry cough
• Infants may also have vomiting and diarrhea

WHAT TO DO:

• Rest in bed
• Drink lots of fluids
• For fever: switch between paracetamol and ibuprofen
• When symptoms start: take Kaloba (helps fight infection and boosts immunity) and zinc (helps your immune system and makes flu shorter)
• For children over 1 year: honey helps cough (1 teaspoon 3 times daily)
• For high-risk patients only: doctors can prescribe special flu medicine (oseltamivir)

⚠️ WARNING! Flu spreads:

• A few days before symptoms start
• Up to 10 days after getting sick

CONTACT US IF YOUR CHILD:

• Is getting worse
• Has breathing problems
• Is under 2 years old
• Has other health problems
• Won’t drink

Best protection: get a flu shot. Call us with any questions.