Influenza A is a viral infection also known as influenza A(H1N1). It is caused by the influenza A(H1N1) virus and first appeared in 2009. The virus spreads rapidly and infects a wide range of people, causing symptoms of respiratory infections ranging from mild to severe, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, fatigue, etc. In severe cases, influenza can cause pneumonia and other complications, which is particularly dangerous for older people, children, and people with respiratory or immune system disorders. Influenza A can be prevented by vaccination, washing hands frequently, watching coughs, and avoiding contact with people who are sick.
How to eat and drink after your child has flu? Teach you five eating tips!
1. Adequate water supply
A flu is often accompanied by high fever and dehydration, so the child needs to be hydrated promptly after infection with A to prevent dehydration. It is recommended to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, avoid caffeinated drinks and sugary drinks, and let your child drink more purified water, green tea and fresh juice to replenish the water and vitamins needed by the body.
2. Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are a great source of nutrients your child needs during recovery, and it is recommended that your child eat foods rich in nutrients, antioxidants and fiber, such as carrots, spinach, cauliflower, bananas, oranges, strawberries, blueberries, etc. These foods can be cut into small pieces or juiced so that they can be easily digested and absorbed by your child.
3. High-protein foods
Your child needs enough protein during recovery to support the body's repair and detoxification. It is recommended that children eat more high-protein foods, such as chicken, fish, shrimp, eggs, tofu, etc. These foods can be cooked in a boiled, steamed or grilled form, or boiled chicken into soup, which is a great option.
4. Foods containing vitamin C
Vitamin C is of great help to accelerate physical recovery, so children also need to consume more foods rich in vitamin C during the rehabilitation of influenza nail, such as citrus, kiwi, strawberries, spinach, pepper, etc. Vitamin C can play a role in speeding up wound healing and strengthening the immune system.
5. Red dates and dates
Both red dates and dates are commonly used foods in Chinese medicinal herbs and are rich in a variety of nutrients, such as minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium and a variety of vitamins. After the child is infected with influenza nail, appropriate consumption of red dates and dates can play a role in moisturizing the lungs, enhancing immunity, and replenishing physical strength. It is recommended to mix red dates and dates and boil them together into soup or make tea to drink, or you can boil dates into date water and add an appropriate amount of brown sugar, which can not only play a role in skin care and moisturizing, but also improve the child's immunity.