Duchuang/Shenzhen Business Daily reporter Yuan Jingxian
Recently, many places have issued tips for preventing diseases during the high incidence of influenza virus infection. From October to March of the following year, it is the epidemic season for respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza. How should citizens prevent influenza at home? The reporter collected and organized some expert suggestions.
Influenza, referred to as influenza, is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus. Influenza viruses can be divided into three subtypes: Influenza A, Influenza B, and Influenza C. Among them, influenza A and B viruses are mainly caused by human infection and seasonal epidemics. The antigenicity of influenza viruses is variable and spreads rapidly. From October to March of the following year, it is the epidemic season for respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza.
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Influenza : short lurker, strong contagion, fast transmission
In terms of clinical symptoms, how to distinguish whether you are infected with the flu or the common cold? In fact, influenza is not a common cold. Its incubation period is short, highly contagious, and spreads quickly. It is generally manifested as acute onset, fever, accompanied by symptoms of poisoning such as chills, fatigue, headaches, and muscle aches throughout the body, while respiratory symptoms are mild. Influenza is onset and although most of them can heal themselves, some patients develop severe cases and die.
Influenza virus is mainly transmitted through droplets such as sneezing and coughing, and is directly or indirectly infected through mucosa such as oral, nasal, and eyes. Contact with items contaminated by the virus can also be infected. In specific places, such as densely populated and closed or poorly ventilated rooms, it may also be transmitted through the form of aerosols.
These steps to prevent influenza are very important
Although influenza is not a serious illness, it also affects work and life very much. Experts suggest that in preventing influenza, prevention can be carried out in the following ways:
1. Vaccination with
Vaccination with influenza is the most effective means to prevent influenza and can reduce the risk of influenza and serious complications for vaccinated people. It is recommended that 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, patients with chronic diseases and medical staff, etc., and priority will be given to influenza vaccination every year.
2. Drug prevention
Drug prevention cannot replace vaccination. It is recommended to prevent post-exposure medication for close contacts with high-risk factors of severe influenza, and it is recommended not to take medication later than 48 hours after exposure. The same dose of oseltamivir can be used.
3. In terms of general preventive measures, maintaining good personal hygiene habits is an important means to prevent respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza. You must wash your hands frequently, keep the environment clean and ventilate, minimize movement in crowded places during the epidemic season, and avoid contact with respiratory infection patients; maintain good respiratory hygiene habits and try to avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; when you have flu-like symptoms, you should pay attention to rest and self-isolation, and wear a mask when going to public places or seeking medical treatment.
review: Sun Shijian
