The flu is a common illness. Children easily catch the flu in winter months. It can pass from one person to another very quickly. Sometimes the flu is just like a common cold. In fact, it can cause serious illnesses. But don't worry. Most people can be all right without any problems. Symptoms: ◆a fever ◆a cough ◆a headache ◆a sore throat ◆feeling tired What to do: If your child gets the flu: ●Make him/her have a rest. ●Ask him/her to drink more hot water. ●Take his/her temperature often. Don't give medicine to children under 6 years old. Go to the doctor first. When the following happen to your child, you must take him/her to the hospital right away. ▲His/Her illness gets worse. ▲He/She has a severe (严重的) cough or a bad headache. ▲He/She has trouble breathing. ▲He/She has a fever and is 3 months old or younger. |
①It's a kind of cold.
②It is a common illness.
③It can cause serious illnesses.
④It can pass from one person to another.