Has your child ever had H1N1? How to look after him/her at home?

Most importantly, keep your child at home and minimize contact with others. Symptoms to look out (which require emergency medical care) include: - Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath - Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen - Sudden dizziness - Confusion - Severe or persistent vomiting - Decreased or no movement/lethargic Otherwise, plenty of rest and fluid is important to aid in your child’s recovery. Medicine that helps relieve the symptoms for fever, sore throat, runny nose and cough could also be given to help ease your child’s discomfort. Bring your child to a doctor and he/she will determine if antiviral drugs is required. For more information: https://www.nuh.com.sg/ktp-nucmi/clinical-care/disease-and-conditions/infections/influenza-a-h1n1.html