This is why you need to get vaccination for your kids Parents, our first concern is our children's health &...
Protect your kids with flu & influenza vaccination
This is why you need to get vaccination for your kids
Parents, our first concern is our children’s health & well-being. A recent news has shocked, shaken and broken hearts around around the world when actress Barbie Hsu died from flu complications. It is terrible that this can happen even to healthy people, and this should be a reminder of just how dangerous the flu can really be. For children, obviously even more so for babies and toddlers whose immune systems are still developing.
Influenza/ The Flu
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses Influenza. It is transmitted via droplets from an infected person when he/she coughs, sneezes or talks and also through touching items contaminated with the virus. The flu is another serious influenza for children to carry; all mixed in with daycare centers, schools and playgrounds.
Symptoms of the Flu in Children
It is important to identify flu symptoms early so treatment can be started as soon as possible. These are among some prevalent signs in children-
- Fever: >38 degree Celsius is most common symptom in kids.
- Cough: this can be a persistent one that worsens.
- Runny Noses or Congested Nostrils: Nasal congestion is a general sign in children.
- Sore Throat: Complaints of throat pain/ difficulty swallowing.
- Fatigue: unusual tiredness or feeling of lack energy
- Body aches: Joint or muscle pains.
- Headache: Frequent or intense headaches.
- Chills and Sweats: You will alternate between feeling very hot OR very cold
- Loss of appetite: A major decrease young people.
- Vomiting or Diarrhea: More common in children.
The flu starts with minor symptoms, but can turn to complications and deadly infections such as bacterial pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infection, encephalitis. That is why prevention is crucial
Why Vaccination Needed
One of the best way to prevent your child from flu is by vaccinations. Why vaccination is needed?
1. Less chance of becoming too ill
Flu vaccines are intended to save lives from the worst strains seen that year. If your child gets the flu after having been vaccinated, it may come on less acutely and will be associated with milder symptoms.
2. Avoid complications
It can cause complications for little ones; pneumonia, ear infections and sinus infections especially in the case of children. This greatly lowers a person’s risk of these complications from occurring.
3. Covered Vulnerable Populations
You must see that when you are riding a roller coaster, you also protect other kids who are consequently too young to be vaccinated yet, such as newborns and mom!
4. A-plenty Hospitalizations
Studies indicate that flu vaccine reduces flu-related hospitalizations in children by as much as 74%. Particularly important for children under the age of 5, when exacerbations from influenza can be life-threatening.
5. Increase Herd Immunity
When a large percentage of the population is vaccinated, the virus dies down. This is called herd immunity and since we can never vaccinate everyone these are such a great tool to protect the immunocompromised.
6. Save Time and Money
Preventing the flu makes for fewer visits to the doctor and more time for parents when sick.
When to Have the Vaccine
Flu vaccines in Malaysia are obtained from clinics, hospitals and some pharmacies. The switching virus and strain introduction tells us to give our children the flu vaccine every year: child flu changes personalities every year. The best time to vaccinate is prior to the start of a flu season, this typically would be during the rainy months.
More Things You Can Do to Safeguard Your Kid
There is an invaluable preventative measure in vaccination, but there are other things to do you can do to decrease your child from contracting the flu —
Teach your kids the hygiene:
– Make a point that children wash their hands with soap and cold many times, at lest 20 second.
– Make a point that children wash their hands with soap and cold many times, at lest 20 second.
– Keep your child away from sick people.
– Frequently sanitize toys, switches of doors and other common areas.
– Strengthen The Immunity: Feed your kid with balanced diet and plenty of sleep and exercise. If possible, let them to have Vitamin C pill everyday.
– Wear their mask especially in outdoor or even in daycare.
A Mom’s plea to parents in Puchong
When we, iKidHouse Puchong feel that prevention is a lot more effective than remedy. Flu is not just a yearly bother, it is a substantial illness that can kill! Vaccinating your kids is the most important step towards their health and your loved ones’ health.
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