Influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza viruses, and it is also a highly contagious and fast-transmitting disease.
influenza viruses are divided into four types: A, B, C, and D, and is more common in . Influenza A H3N2 is a respiratory disease caused by the H3N2 influenza A virus. It can be transmitted through the respiratory tract. Patients often show symptoms of common influenza, which can lead to death in severe cases. There are 3 million to 5 million serious cases worldwide each year and 250,000 to 650,000 deaths.
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Under what circumstances should we be alert to the possibility of suffering from influenza?
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Are any of the following conditions, and it is necessary to consider whether it is influenza: fever accompanied by acute respiratory symptoms such as cough or sore throat; fever accompanied by acute aggravation of original chronic lung disease; fever in infants and children, without other symptoms or signs; new respiratory symptoms in the elderly, or the original respiratory symptoms worsen.
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How to effectively prevent influenza?
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A influenza vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent influenza, and is especially effective for some people who are prone to complications due to influenza. The following preventive measures can also be taken: Maintaining good personal hygiene habits is an important means to prevent respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza. The main measures include frequent hand washing, keeping the environment clean and ventilating, and minimizing it to crowded places during the epidemic season.
Optimal time for vaccination
Usually after receiving the influenza vaccine 2-4 weeks, antibodies with protective levels can be produced, and the antibody titer begins to decay after 6-8 months.
The peak influenza activity in various parts of my country is different in the time and duration of each year. In order to ensure that recipients receive immune protection before the high incidence of influenza season, it is recommended that the immunization is best completed before the end of October. Pregnant women can receive influenza vaccine at any stage of pregnancy.
These populations can be vaccinated with influenza vaccine
Recommended key groups such as the elderly aged 60 and above, children aged 6 months to 5 years old, pregnant women, family members and caregivers of children under 6 months, teachers and students of childcare institutions and primary and secondary schools, patients with chronic diseases and medical staff, etc.
Influenza vaccination can prevent influenza, reduce the occurrence of other respiratory symptoms and diseases, and promote a healthy life.
Before receiving the flu vaccine, you must ensure normal physical condition and no symptoms of respiratory diseases such as cough, sputum, fever, etc.
Getting influenza vaccinated may cause discomfort such as redness, swelling, pain, low fever, etc. The general symptoms will disappear after 24 hours. If it does not disappear, you need to go to the hospital for treatment.
Warm reminder
At present, the quadrivalent influenza vaccine in Ma'anshan City has arrived. Key people and citizens who are interested in vaccination can go to the vaccination clinic as soon as possible to make an appointment for vaccination.
The adult vaccination clinic of Ma'anshan Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention mainly carries out adult vaccination work. Children under the age of 14 are required to go to the community health service center for vaccination.
reporter Yang Zhengwen
comprehensive Ma'anshan disease control
editor: He Yimin
proofreading: Fu Zhongping
review: Jiang Yong Chen Minjuan
review and signature: Chen Feng
