“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”
HAND WASHING-- # 1 WAY TO PREVENT ILLNESS
Ways to prevent the spread of germs and illness:
HAND WASHING-- # 1 WAY TO PREVENT ILLNESS
Ways to prevent the spread of germs and illness:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze—throw the tissue away after they use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If water is not near, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
- Do not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often spread this way.
Is It a Cold or the Flu?
Symptoms Cold Flu
fever rare high (102-104F); last 3-4 days
headache rare prominent
general aches,pains slight usual; often severe
fatigue,weakness quite mild can last up to 2-3 weeks
extreme exhaustion never early and prominent
stuffy nose common sometimes
sneezing usual sometimes
sore throat common sometimes
chest discomfort mild to moderate common; can become severe hacking cough
Symptoms Cold Flu
fever rare high (102-104F); last 3-4 days
headache rare prominent
general aches,pains slight usual; often severe
fatigue,weakness quite mild can last up to 2-3 weeks
extreme exhaustion never early and prominent
stuffy nose common sometimes
sneezing usual sometimes
sore throat common sometimes
chest discomfort mild to moderate common; can become severe hacking cough
Allergy and Hay Fever Season
Information provided by Children’s Health of Dallas Hay fever is by far the most common allergy in the United States. Depending on the type of pollen your child is allergic to, he or she may have only symptoms at certain times of year. For instance, a child with birch pollen allergy will have increased symptoms in the spring when birch trees are in bloom. Kids with grass allergies will be hit hardest during the summer, while those with ragweed allergies will suffer most in the fall. Hay fever sufferers usually have cold-like symptoms that may include:
Because hay fever is so common, there are plenty of medications available to treat its symptoms. If high pollen counts are in the forecast, start giving your child allergy medications before symptoms begin. Medications include:
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