Did You Know?
You can catch the flu from other kids!
How You Get the Flu
You can get the flu from sick people.
How to Feel Better
Rest, drink water, and stay warm.
What flu Does
You may feel hot and cold.
You might have a bad cough.
Your body may hurt a lot.
You can feel very tired.
Some kids may throw up.
It can last for a week or more.
More About flu
The flu is common in winter. Many kids get it each year. It spreads fast in schools. It is good to wash hands often.
When you have the flu, you may miss school. You need time to heal. Your friends can help you feel better.
There is a shot to help keep you safe. It can stop you from getting the flu. It is good to ask your doctor about it.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Influenza (Flu)"] --> B["Caused by Influenza Viruses"]
A --> C["Symptoms"]
C --> D["Fever"]
C --> E["Runny Nose"]
C --> F["Sore Throat"]
C --> G["Muscle Pain"]
C --> H["Coughing"]
C --> I["Fatigue"]
A --> J["Complications"]
J --> K["Pneumonia"]
J --> L["Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome"]
What Do These Words Mean?
infectious disease:an illness that can spread from one person to another
symptoms:signs that show someone is sick
pneumonia:a serious lung infection that makes it hard to breathe
complications:additional health problems that can happen because of a disease
acute respiratory distress syndrome:a serious condition where the lungs can't get enough oxygen
