In communities where H1N1 flu has occurred, stay away from shopping malls, movie theaters, or other places where there are large groups of people. What do I do if my child is sick:?
• Unless they need medical attention, keep children who are sick at home. Don’t send them to school or daycare. • Have them drink a lot of liquid (juice, water, Pedialyte ®). • Keep the sick child comfortable. Rest is important. • For fever, sore throat, and muscle aches, you can use fever-reducing medicines that your doctor recommends based on your child’s age. Do not use aspirin with children or teenagers; it can cause Reye’s syndrome, a life-threatening illness. • If someone in your home is sick, keep him or her away from those who are not sick. • Keep tissues close to the sick person and have a trash bag within reach for disposing used tissues. • If your child comes in contact with someone with H1N1 flu, ask your doctor if he or she should receive antiviral medicines to prevent getting sick from H1N1 Flu. If your child experiences any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care: • Fast breathing or trouble breathing • Bluish or gray skin color • Not drinking enough
