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0:09 for parenting tips celebrity interviews recipes conversations with experts diys and lots more subscribe to kid stock press now hi guys influenza has taken over the city this season there extreme amount of high numbers of cases influenza also known as the flu the seasonal flu has basically two types influenza a influenza b influenza a is the one that's playing havoc this year
0:40 in influenza a has further strains of h1n1 h3n2 h1n1 also known as a swine flu severe headache body ache sore throat and high fevers relentlessly worse for two days followed by coughs and cores lasting for five to seven days usually if the fever crosses two days basic blood test to find out the level
1:10 of the viremia oseltamavir oral medications if started in time the anti-flu medication works miracles recovery is phenomenal usually hospitalization is not required unless until the child is sick enough dehydrated and finding it difficult to breathe take your flu shot in time and reduce the severity of this disease
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Summary
- Influenza A is currently the dominant strain causing illness.
- Symptoms include severe headache, body aches, sore throat, high fever, and lasting cough.
- If fever persists beyond two days, a blood test is recommended to assess viremia.
- Oseltamivir is an effective antiviral medication if administered early.
- Hospitalization is rare but may be necessary for severe dehydration or breathing difficulties.
- Timely flu vaccinations can help reduce the severity of the illness.