Source: familydoctor.org 1 Germs, Germs, Go Away What is the common cold and the flu? Both the...
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Source: familydoctor.org 1 Germs, Germs, Go Away • What is the common cold and the flu? • Both the common cold and the flu are infections of the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, nose, airways and lungs.
Source: familydoctor.org 1 Germs, Germs, Go Away What is the common cold and the flu? Both the common cold and the flu are infections of the respiratory
Source: familydoctor.org 1 Germs, Germs, Go Away What is the
common cold and the flu? Both the common cold and the flu are
infections of the respiratory tract, which includes the throat,
nose, airways and lungs.
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Source: familydoctor.org 2 How do I know if my child has a cold
or the flu? Although the common cold and the flu share many similar
symptoms, they are two different conditions.
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Source: familydoctor.org 3 The symptoms of a cold include:
Fever up to 102 degrees Runny or stuffy nose (often with green or
yellow-colored discharge) Sore throat Cough Sneezing Fatigue and
muscle aches Headache Common Cold
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Keeping Colds at Bay Four tips to help you avoid the common
coldFour tips to help you avoid the common cold Source:
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Is it an Allergy or Is it a Cold? How to tell if symptoms are
allergy or cold Source: familydoctor.org 5
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6 The symptoms of the flu include: Fever over 102 degrees
Stuffy nose Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Chills and sweats Fatigue
and muscle aches Cough Headache Loss of appetite
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The Flu How to avoid the flu and fight the flu bug Source:
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Swine Flu (H1N1) Risks The Link Between H1N1 and Pneumonia
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Germs, Germs, Go Away A nasal spray that prevents the flu is
also available. It is safe for all children 2 years and older that
do not have asthma or breathing problems. Source: familydoctor.org
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Germs, Germs, Go Away To prevent the flu, a flu vaccine is
available every fall (September, October or November). The flu shot
is safe for all children age 6 months and older, and it is strongly
recommended that all children age 6 months to 59 months get a
yearly flu shot. Source: familydoctor.org 10
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Flu Vaccinations Is the flu shot or nasal vaccine right for
you?Is the flu shot or nasal vaccine right for you? Source:
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Are Flu Vaccines Effective? The best defense against the flu
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How Flu Vaccinations Work Learn how army cells help you fight
the fluLearn how army cells help you fight the flu Source:
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Taking Antibiotics How bacteria become resistant to
antibiotics.How bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. Source:
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Strep Throat What is strep throat? Strep throat is an infection
caused by bacteria. It is called "strep" because the bacteria that
causes the infection is called streptococcus. Source:
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Strep Throat What are the symptoms of strep throat? The
symptoms of strep throat include the following: Sore throat Fever
Swollen, sore neck glands Red and swollen tonsils White patches in
the throat or on the tonsils Headache Source: familydoctor.org
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Strep Throat In addition, children may also have the following
symptoms: Abdominal pain Vomiting Red rash with small spots that is
worse under the arms and in skin creases CONFIDENTIAL17
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Strep Throat The signs, tests and treatment for strep throatThe
signs, tests and treatment for strep throat Spotting Strep in Kids
What to do if you're exposed to strep throatWhat to do if you're
exposed to strep throat Keeping strep germs away Two tests for
strep throat Using antibiotics effectively Source: familydoctor.org
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Is there a way to prevent catching a cold or the flu? The best
way to prevent colds and flu is to make sure you and your family
frequently wash your hands. Hand Washing Video from CDC Source:
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Clean Hands Save Lives Scientists estimate that people are not
washing their hands often or well enough and may transmit up to 80%
of all infections by their hands. From doorknobs to animals to
food, harmful germs can live on almost everything. Hand washing may
be your single most important act to help stop the spread of
infection and stay healthy. Source: familydoctor.org 20
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Germs, Germs, Go Away Encourage your child to cough and sneeze
into the inside of his or her elbow (rather than into his or her
hand). Clean common surfaces such as table and counter tops, your
child's toys, door handles and bathroom facilities with anti-
bacterial disinfectant. This can help stop the spread of germs.
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Germs, Germs, Go Away Dont share personal items Cups, straws,
utensils Toothbrushes, towels, washcloths Lipstick or lip balm
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Germs, Germs, Go Away General Care Measures for Children Get
plenty of rest in a separate room away from the common areas of the
house. Stay at home for at least 24 hours after fever is gone
without the use of fever reducing medicine. Drink extra fluids Keep
tissues and a trash bag within reach of the patient. Source:
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Created by 24 Amy Lack Woodville High School October 2009