Can babies get influenza?

Your baby can get infected with the flu if she breathes the virus in or if she touches something (like a toy) that has the flu virus on it and then touches her nose, eyes or mouth. People with the flu may be able to infect others from 1 day before they get sick up to 5 to 7 days after.

How long does the flu last for a baby?

If your baby or toddler comes down with the flu, symptoms usually last about a week but can linger for up to two weeks. The associated cough can sometimes last up to four weeks.

What happens if a baby gets the flu?

Advice If You Are Sick with Flu and Care for Children Younger than 5 Years Old. Flu may cause fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Young children also may have vomiting or diarrhea with flu symptoms.

How do you treat a baby with the flu?

Lifestyle and home remedies

  1. Offer plenty of fluids. Liquids are important to avoid dehydration.
  2. Suction your baby’s nose. Keep your baby’s nasal passages clear with a rubber-bulb syringe.
  3. Try nasal saline drops.
  4. Moisten the air.

Can babies take Tamiflu?

Oseltamivir (available as a generic version or under the trade name Tamiflu®) is approved for treatment of flu in children 2 weeks old or older.

Does my child have influenza?

The symptoms include fever, headache, congestion, sore throat, cough fatigue and body aches, including abdominal discomfort,” Dr. Kaufman says. “Some children will also experience vomiting.” The second main identifier of the flu is a temperature.

How do I know if my child’s flu is serious?

You should seek immediate medical care in an emergency center if your child exhibits any of these core warning signs: Return of flu-like symptoms with worsened fever, cough. Fast or troubled breathing. Cyanosis, a bluish discoloration of the skin.

Can a 3 month old have Tamiflu?

The FDA expanded its approval today for Tamiflu to include infants under age 1 who have had symptoms of the flu, such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever, and body aches, for no longer than two days. It is not approved to prevent flu infection in this age group.

How serious is influenza A in toddlers?

It is one of the most severe and common viral illnesses of the winter season. Most children are ill with the flu for less than a week. But some children have a more serious illness and may need to be treated in the hospital. The flu may also lead to lung infection (pneumonia) or death.

How do I know if my baby has the flu?

According to March of Dimes, flu symptoms in babies include:

  1. Fatigue.
  2. Cough.
  3. Stuffy or runny nose.
  4. Fever (at least 100 degrees F)
  5. Chills or shakes.
  6. Sore throat.
  7. Gastrointestinal issues like vomiting or diarrhea.