Preschool & School Age - Flu Flashcards
1
Q
What’s a flu?
A
A lung infection caused by specific influenza viruses
2
Q
When is a flu more common to get?
A
Fall & winter
3
Q
How long can a flu last?
A
Symptoms can last 2 - 7 days
4
Q
What are some serious complications of a flu?
A
Bacterial pneumonia and influenza infection of the brain
5
Q
Flu can be serious for who?
A
Children 2 yrs and younger
Children with chronic illness
6
Q
How does a flu spread?
A
Coughing, sneezing, touching objects some with a flu touched
