Do Flu Symptoms Differ by Age?
A variety of factors affect how your body responds to the influenza virus. But did you know you might be more or less susceptible to the miseries of the flu depending on your age and stage of life? This article will break down how children, younger adults and older adults may respond to the flu differently and what you can do to minimize your risk of serious complications from this virus.
Typical Flu Symptoms
Unlike the common cold. Which comes สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน on gradually and is generally mild, the onset of flu is typically sudden. Its symptoms can be similar to COVID-19 symptoms, and it may be impossible to tell the difference without testing. They can vary somewhat depending on a person’s age, but typical flu symptoms include:
- Fever lasting 3-4 days
- Chills
- Body aches
- Cough
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Runny or stuffy nose
Flu in Kids
Children’s immune systems don’t fully develop until they’re 7 to 8 years old. Kids are also still learning to cover their coughs and sneezes and often forget to wash their hands without a reminder. They also tend to spend time together in large groups at childcare or school.
These factors make it easier for the flu virus to spread among children. Research shows young children are more likely than any other age group to become sick with the flu, with a median of 13% of young children (up to 4 years old) compared to 8% among 5- to 17-year-olds and just 7% among 18- to 49-year-olds.