Influenza, short for influenza, is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza viruses, with clinical manifestations such as high fever, headache, cough, sore throat, and generalized body aches. It occurs in winter and spring, and infants and young children under the age of 3 are at high risk for influenza. Influenza viruses mutate easily and are highly contagious, often causing epidemics. Recently, influenza has been prevalent in Beijing, and pediatric patients in major hospitals are overcrowded. Because pediatric influenza is easily complicated by pneumonia, myocarditis, otitis media, meningitis, etc., need to pay attention. The correct prevention of influenza should pay attention to the following points: First, do not rush to reduce fever Fever is a defensive response of the body, which is conducive to the annihilation of invasive germs. Children with fever, preferred physical cooling, such as warm water bath, cold compresses, cold saline enema. If the body temperature reaches 38.5 ℃ or more, should use drugs to reduce fever, can choose acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other preparations, as well as traditional Chinese medicine antipyretic such as melon cream antipyretic, antelope horn oral solution. However, aspirin is prohibited for children to prevent the occurrence of Reye’s syndrome. Second, do not abuse antibiotics Because influenza is caused by influenza virus infection, so antibiotics are simply ineffective against influenza virus. And the abuse of antibiotics will cause liver and kidney function damage, diarrhea and other adverse reactions. Pediatric influenza belongs to the category of “seasonal influenza” in Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine should be used to clear away heat and detoxify the toxin, the formula is Yin Qiao San and Puji Disinfectant Drink plus subtractions. Cough, cough phlegm can be given to stop cough and phlegm Chinese patent medicines, such as pediatric lung heat cough and asthma oral solution, Jin Zhen oral solution, lung cough, compound fresh bamboo lee liquid. Third, family prevention is very important Influenza season should do regular ventilation of the room, tableware, toys, disinfection, reduce outdoor activities, wash hands and bath, drink more boiled water, eat a light diet. After the disease, we should rest in bed, drink more water, supplement multivitamins, keep the nasopharynx and oral cavity clean, and prevent complications. Fourth, traditional Chinese medicine health care prevention 1, chrysanthemum 30 grams, decoction gargle or spray moistening throat. 2, 30 grams of fresh rehmannia, 15 grams of mint, decoction tea, 1 dose per day. 3, big green leaves, blue root, Kanzhong 20 grams each, decoction tea, 1 dose daily. 4, massage and pinch the spine: supplement spleen meridian 200 ~ 300 times, push the three passes, diarrhea of the six internal organs 100 times, kneading spleen Yu, foot Sanli 100 times, clear the large intestine 100 ~ 200 times. Chiropractic 6 times, l times a day.