Although mostflu symptomsare the same for adults and children, there are a few differences.

Here is a list ofsymptoms to watch out forin children.

Fever

Kids tend to run fevers more often than adults.

Young child in bed with teddy bear

Kin Images Collection / The Image Bank / Getty Images

Almost all people run fevers when they have the flu, but they may be higher in children.

If your child does not perk up at all after taking fever-reducing medication, contact their healthcare provider.

Just a general description of I dont feel good or it hurts all over may be all you get.

Congestion

Congestion is a flu symptom that some people experience to a greater degree than others.

Sore Throat

Sore throats are another common symptom of the flu.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Signs and symptoms of flu.

Pasterkamp H.The highs and lows of wheezing: a review of the most popular adventitious lung sound.Pediatr Pulmonol.

2018;53(2):243-254. doi:10.1002/ppul.23930

KidsHealth.All about the flu (influenza).