There is a risk of an outbreak of flu spreading among children.

Consultant of the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital Dr Deepal Perera says that there is a risk of cough, cold and flu spreading among children. Influenza is the main reason for this sickness.

However, there are symptoms like cough, cold, vomiting and throat pain. It is essential that those with symptoms take adequate doses of paracetamol, drink fluids and rest. It is important to keep children with these symptoms at home. Dr. Deepal Perera also said to avoid taking them to pre-schools and day-care centres.