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Influenza (The Flu) Fact Sheet for Child-Care Settings
What is the flu?
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The viruses
attack the nose, throat, and lungs. It is not the "stomach flu. The flu can be prevented by
vaccination.
In 2009-2010, a new and very different flu virus (called 2009 H1N1) spread worldwide. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects the 2009 H1 N1 virus to cause
illness again in the upcoming 2010-2011 flu season along with other seasonal flu viruses.
The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against 2009 H1N1 and two other influenza viruses.
What are the symptoms of the flu?
Symptoms of the flu include fever dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches,
headache, and extreme tiredness. Some children may have additional symptoms such as
vomiting and diarrhea.
How is the flu spread?
The flu is spread when an infected person who has the flu coughs or sneezes and sends the flu
virus into the air The virus enters the nose, throat, or lungs of a person and multiplies. Flu also
spreads (though less likely) when a person touches the surface of an object that has flu viruses
on it. The virus then enters the body when the person rubs his or her nose.
Is the flu dangerous?
Children less than 2 years old-even healthy children-are at high risk of ending up in the
hospital if they get the flu. Vaccinating young children, their families, and other caregivers can
help protect them from getting sick. Children may get sinus problems and ear infections as
complications from the flu.
Can the flu be prevented?
The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination each year The CDC
recommends getting vaccinated in September or as soon as the 2010-11 seasonal influenza
vaccine is available. Getting vaccinated in December or even later can still be beneficial,
because influenza activity typically occurs in January or later
Other measures include:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay home from work or school when you are sick
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
- Wash your hands often with soap and water
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, thus reducing the spreading of germs
Who should get vaccinated?
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends annualinfluenza vaccine for all people aged 6 months and older
Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Branch P. 0. Box 149347 Austin, TX 78714-9347 (800) 252-9152
Stock No. 11-12812 Revised July 2010
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Texas. Department of State Health Services. Immunization Branch. Influenza (The Flu) Fact sheet for Child-Care Settings, pamphlet, July 2010; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth903236/m1/1/?rotate=90: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.