What to do for children with influenza A or B

For children with influenza A or B, prompt medical consultation is essential, along with an assessment of their immune status. If diagnosed with influenza A, antibody testing should be performed and prophylactic influenza A vaccination administered to prevent future immune reactions. In cases of influenza B, close monitoring of the illness is required; if there are accompanying symptoms, antiviral antibodies should be administered. If only symptoms such as fever during infancy are present in the medical history, appropriate antibiotics may be given, along with ensuring adequate rest and nutrition. Additionally, contact with newborns should be minimized, and it is recommended that infants receive the hepatitis B vaccine to block transmission of prevalent viral strains to newborns.