- Influenza (Flu) is a viral infection of the nose, throat,
trachea, and bronchi - You think your child has influenza
because other family members have it - You think your child has
regular (seasonal) influenza and it's prevalent in the community
- Main symptoms are a runny nose, sore throat, bad cough and
fever. If there is no fever, your child probably doesn't have
flu. - More muscle pain, headache, fever, and chills than with
usual colds - If there is NO fever, the child probably doesn't
have flu. More likely he has a cold. - Influenza viruses that
change yearly Diagnosis: How to Know Your Child Has Influenza If
influenza is widespread in your community and your child has flu
symptoms with fever, then he or she probably has flu. You don't
need to get any special tests. You should call your doctor if
your child is HIGH-RISK for complications of the flu (see the
following list). These are the children who may need
prescription anti-viral drugs. For LOW-RISK children, you don't
need to call or see your child'