Young Flu Blues

(HealthDayNews) -- If your child is laid up with the flu, soothe her discomfort with these tips from The Nemours Foundation:

• Encourage her to drink lots of fluids, suck on ice pops or eat soft fruits to keep hydrated.
• Entice her to stay in bed by supplying magazines, books, and if possible, her favorite videos.
• Give acetaminophen for aches and pains.
• Dress your child in layers, so she can peel one off when she's feeling warm or add one back when she feels chilly.