02/17/2016
Reliant Home Care PLLC specializes in the care of children (birth-20 years old) in the comfort of their own home. This pediatric private duty nursing agency does want to educate parents, caregivers, etc on some of the illnesses that winter can bring to small children. Doctors’ offices, ERs, and hospitals fill up with kids this time of year as we all do our best to keep everyone healthy. Here is some basic information on some of the more common winter illnesses and some tips on how to keep your family healthy this winter.
Influenza is more commonly known as “the Flu”. It usually comes on quickly with high fever, cough, sore throat, headache, and muscle aches and pains. The fever often lasts up to 5 days. There are some antiviral medications available to help fight the flu; however, these mediations only shorten illness duration by 1-2 days and must be started promptly to be helpful. Generally, these mediations are only recommended for children at risk for more serious complications or hospitalization from the flu. The best way to avoid this illness in yourself and your family is to make sure every gets their annual flu vaccine.
