Loss of Appetite
Even once the gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea pass, most people with influenza will not feel like eating. Their bodies are working so hard to fight the illness that they just don’t have a drive to eat and digest.
However, taking in ample nutrients and calories at this time is important. This is especially true if your little patient is fighting a fever. Dehydrated kids may need to be hospitalized. Try to tempt them with their favorite soups and other high-liquid foods that will keep them nourished and hydrated.
