Medical Minutes: Preparing for flu season
Andrea Turisk
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Some may be wondering how to keep kids and parents healthy and how to know when symptoms may be more than just a passing bug.
Leala Martinez, nurse practitioner at Exceptional Community Hospital, says the flu is highly contagious.
“It spreads through coughing, sneezing, or even touching shared surfaces. Once one child or coworker is sick, it can spread rapidly, especially if crowded classrooms or offices,” Martinez shared.
Martinez adds symptoms you should watch out for.
“A cold is usually mild with a stuffy nose or cough, but the flu comes on suddenly and often includes high fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting. It can make both children and adults very sick very quickly,” Martinez explained.