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Seasonal influenza in children: complications, treatment, prevention (subject publication review)

Olena V Lobova1, Olga O Rzhevska2, Iryna I Shpak1

  • 1PRIVATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION ≪KYIV MEDICAL UNIVERSITY≫, KYIV, UKRAINE.

Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|July 15, 2024
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Seasonal flu in children, especially young ones, requires understanding its unique characteristics. This review highlights the importance of updated vaccines and treatments due to the virus's genetic variability.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Seasonal influenza presents unique challenges in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding the specificities of influenza in children, particularly infants and toddlers, is crucial for effective management.
  • The high genetic variability of influenza viruses necessitates continuous monitoring and adaptation of control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the specific features of seasonal influenza in children.
  • To review current treatment and prevention strategies for pediatric influenza.
  • To explore the potential complications associated with seasonal flu in young children.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Theoretical analysis, system-analytical, and comparative methods were employed.
  • The study synthesized existing research on pediatric influenza epidemiology and clinical aspects.

Main Results:

  • Influenza virus exhibits significant genetic lability, leading to the emergence of new strains.
  • This genetic variability impacts disease presentation, vaccine efficacy, and antiviral drug effectiveness.
  • Specific challenges exist in diagnosing and managing influenza in young children due to overlapping symptoms with other pediatric illnesses.

Conclusions:

  • Timely updates on new influenza strains are essential for public health.
  • Development of novel vaccines and antiviral medications is critical to combat evolving pathogens.
  • Enhanced medical community awareness and updated clinical guidelines are needed for optimal pediatric influenza care.
Abstract

Keywords:
acute respiratory viral infectionsinfluenza viruspneumoniavaccinesinusitis

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