[Source: Shaoyang Daily] The expert group of the Shaoyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that Shaoyang City has entered the peak period of summer influenza epidemics. It is expected that influenza activities will further intensify in the future, and the

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[Source: Shaoyang Daily]

The Shaoyang City Center for Disease Control and Prevention expert group has judged

Shaoyang City has entered the summer influenza epidemic peak period. It is expected that influenza activity will further intensify in the future, and the epidemic intensity during the entire summer peak will be higher than in recent times. The level of the same period in several years; the main circulating strain is expected to be influenza A (H3N2), which requires great public attention. In order to improve citizens' awareness of influenza prevention and protect the health and life safety of the general public, the Shaoyang City Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a reminder:

You must know these influenza facts!

[Source: Shaoyang Daily] The expert group of the Shaoyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that Shaoyang City has entered the peak period of summer influenza epidemics. It is expected that influenza activities will further intensify in the future, and the  - DayDayNews

What is the flu?

Influenza refers to influenza , which is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus . Influenza patients and latent infections are the main sources of infection.

flu ≠ common cold !

"Sneeze! Sneeze! Sneeze... I feel lethargic and dizzy. I feel so uncomfortable~"

"Are you having the flu?!"

"It's okay, it's just a little cold. It will be fine if you hold it down for a while."

When many friends encounter these symptoms, they always try to fight it off by relying on their righteousness. Little do they know that many people have almost died due to a "little cold"! What is the difference between the flu and the common cold? We can see the difference from the following table:

[Source: Shaoyang Daily] The expert group of the Shaoyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that Shaoyang City has entered the peak period of summer influenza epidemics. It is expected that influenza activities will further intensify in the future, and the  - DayDayNews

These people need to be more vigilant!

Influenza viruses are susceptible to all people, but people over 65 years old, children under 5 years old, and people with underlying diseases (chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular system diseases other than simple hypertension , kidney disease, liver disease, etc. ), obese people (body mass index >30), and pregnant women are at higher risk of severe disease after infection.

How to prevent the flu?

  • Get the flu vaccine Get the flu vaccine : At present, the most effective and direct way to prevent influenza is to get the flu vaccine. It is best to get it 1 to 2 months before the flu season.

  • Maintain indoor ventilation: Influenza spreads mainly through the air, and air circulation is of great significance to environmental cleanliness.

  • Wash your hands frequently: Use hand sanitizer, alcohol-based hand sanitizer, etc. to avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose with dirty hands.

  • Avoid participating in gathering activities: During influenza epidemic season, avoid going to indoor places where crowds gather.

  • Wear a mask: Wear a mask when going out to reduce or avoid contact with flu-like symptoms patients; cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow when sneezing or coughing.

  • Enhance the body's immunity: maintain adequate sleep, eat a reasonable diet, exercise moderately, add or remove clothing according to the weather forecast in advance to avoid catching cold.

What to do if you have the flu?

Generally speaking, the prime time for antiviral treatment for influenza is 48 hours. If you get the flu, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible and receive antiviral treatment. Do not abuse antibiotic treatment.

If you are diagnosed with influenza, you need to prescribe the right medicine! If you buy and take medicine by yourself, you should be aware that antibiotics or general antiviral drugs used by influenza patients will not only fail to achieve the therapeutic effect, but will also delay the course of the disease.

Source: Shaoyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Editor: Xie Bing

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[Source: Shaoyang Daily] The expert group of the Shaoyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that Shaoyang City has entered the peak period of summer influenza epidemics. It is expected that influenza activities will further intensify in the future, and the  - DayDayNews[Source: Shaoyang Daily] The expert group of the Shaoyang Center for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that Shaoyang City has entered the peak period of summer influenza epidemics. It is expected that influenza activities will further intensify in the future, and the  - DayDayNews

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