{"id":2006,"date":"2023-12-21T21:41:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/?page_id=2006"},"modified":"2023-12-21T22:14:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T22:14:11","slug":"seasonalviruses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/index.php\/2023\/12\/21\/seasonalviruses\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Virus Season: Protect the Kids from the Flu, RSV, and COVID-19!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It\u2019s Virus Season: Protect the Kids from the Flu, RSV, and COVID-19!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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As the seasons change and the winds are picking up, it's time to think about protecting our little ones (and ourselves!) from these three viruses! <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is influenza?<\/b><\/h5>

The flu, or influenza, is a sickness that can give us a stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever, headaches, and more! It can be especially tough for young kids and might even lead to serious problems like ear infections or pneumonia.<\/span><\/p>

The flu and the common cold have similar symptoms, so check out this table to below to learn about the differences!<\/span><\/p>

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS<\/b><\/p><\/td>

COLD<\/b><\/p><\/td>

FLU<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Symptom Onset<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Gradual<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Abrupt<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Fever<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Rare\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Usual<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Aches<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Slight<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Usual<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Chills<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Uncommon<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Fairly common<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Fatigue, Weakness<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Sometimes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Usual<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Sneezing<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Common<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Sometimes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Chest discomfort, cough<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Mild to moderate<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Common<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Stuffy Nose<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Common<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Sometimes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Sore Throat<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Common<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Sometimes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Headache<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Rare<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Common<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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What is RSV?<\/b><\/h5>

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is another sickness that can affect our lungs and breathing. It might feel like a simple cold for older kids, but it can be really serious for infants.<\/span><\/p>

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What is COVID-19?<\/b><\/h5>

COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease, is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While most people will experience mild to moderate respiratory symptoms, some groups may become seriously ill such as our grandparents or family members who are already sick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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How do we protect ourselves against these viruses?<\/b><\/h5>

One way that we can protect ourselves from these viruses is through vaccines!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>