02/17/2026
Flu season is here, and we’re seeing a lot of sick kiddos at Pediatric Choice right now. Let’s talk about the difference between Flu A and Flu B in a super simple way. 🦠
Think of the flu like two different “teams” of germs that try to make people sick. One team is called FLU A, and the other is called FLU B.
FLU A is the more aggressive team. It spreads fast, shows up early in the season, and usually causes bigger outbreaks. Kids with Flu A often feel very sick very quickly, with high fevers, body aches, chills, cough, and lots of fatigue.
FLU B is the calmer team, but it can still make you feel pretty miserable. It usually shows up later in the flu season and spreads a little slower. The symptoms are very similar to Flu A, but sometimes not quite as intense.
Here’s the important part:
No matter if it’s Flu A or Flu B, both can make your child feel awful, and both need the same kind of care, rest, fluids, fever control, and sometimes antiviral medicine if caught early.
Call our office if your child has:
• Fever over 100.4°F
• Body aches or chills
• Bad cough
• Extreme tiredness
• Vomiting or not drinking fluids
📞 Call Pediatric Choice at 423-562-4149 to schedule an appointment with Stacy Riggs or Megan Shoemaker
We’re here to help your little ones feel better as quickly as possible. 💙