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H1n1 Influenza In Children

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What is H1N1 influenza? Influenza H1N1 ( swine flu ) is an infection caused by a virus . H1N1 influenza is easily spread when an infected person coughs , sneezes , or has close contact with others . Your child may be able to spread H1N1 flu to others for 1 week or more after the onset of signs or symptoms . What are the signs and symptoms of influenza H1N1? They are more likely severe symptoms in children younger than 5 . They are also more likely to have children who have heart or lung disease , or a weakened immune system . The signs and symptoms include the following: Fever and chills Headaches , body aches , ear aches , and muscle or joint pain Dry cough , runny or stuffy nose , and sore throat Loss of appetite , nausea , vomiting , or diarrhea Fatigue Rapid breathing , and difficulty in breathing , or chest pain How is the diagnosis of avian influenza H1N1? Child care will examine your child. I tell him if your child is suffering from health problems su

H1N1 Symptoms in Children

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H1N1 Symptoms in Children . H1N1 influenza (swine flu) is an infection caused by a virus. H1N1 influenza is easily spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or has close contact with others. Your child may be able to spread H1N1 influenza to others for 1 week or longer after signs or symptoms appear. Have been reported of children aged five and under to suffer more complications from H1N1 , more than any other age group. Reports CDC that children under the age of two are the most vulnerable to complications of the virus H1N1 . This is due to the increased risk of complications and even death related to the virus, H1N1, and caregivers of young children should be educated on the possible symptoms associated with H1N1 . Mild Symptoms of H1N1 In Children Fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, stuffy nose, and headache are common symptoms of the H1N1 virus. Unfortunately, several of these symptoms are also seen with the common cold and the seasonal flu. Fever, which