Unusual Behavior
Another thing to look out for is if your child is acting out of the ordinary. For instance, if they are extremely tired or sluggish it could be an indicator that they have the flu. This is another distinction between the flu and the common cold. Whereas most children with a cold will still have plenty of energy, the same cannot usually be said for children with the flu. Children might also show signs of being irritable if they are suffering from the flu. According to said Christina Johns, MD, senior medical advisor at Children’s National Health System, “Many parents will say that they knew their child wasn’t feeling well because he or she was fussier or sleepier than usual, or weren’t as hungry as usual.”