In spring and winter, dryness and rapid temperature changes make it very easy to catch a fever or cold. And this is also the time when influenza is in vogue in our country. Influenza is a subacute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus infection.

Unlike the general fever and cold, the onset of influenza is rapid and the symptoms are more serious, and some patients are likely to develop lung infections and other morbidities or basic diseases that intensify the trend into critical cases. In particular, the elderly, young children and adolescents, fat people, pregnant women, and patients with underlying diseases should pay more attention to influenza and prevent it in many ways.

What are the symptoms of influenza?

Influenza is usually characterized by fever (which can reach 39-40°C), headache, muscle pain and general body discomfort, often accompanied by a sore throat, dry cough, blocked nose, runny nose and red face.

In children and adolescents, fever levels are usually higher than in adults. In newborn infants, the fever may be characterized only by a constant urge to sleep, refusal of milk, and sleep apnea. It is important to note that the mild, generalized form of neoconiosis may also present with fever, dry cough, and sore throat, which are not easily distinguishable from influenza.

季節性流感疫苗

What should I pay attention to if I have influenza?

季節性流感

香港流感疫苗

If you have flu-like symptoms, you should keep your house naturally ventilated, wear a mask, get enough rest, drink plenty of water, and prevent taking foods that are not easily digested and absorbed. Most of the flu has a flaccid fever, and the fever slowly dissipates after 3 to 5 days of illness, and all the body symptoms improve, but it often takes a long time for the dry cough and energy to recover. It is possible to select medication to reduce symptoms [1], [2].

Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene

Maintaining a stable lifestyle is a key way to prevent respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza, and key countermeasures include: practicing good hygiene, maintaining natural environmental cleanliness and natural ventilation, visiting fewer group gathering venues for thematic activities, preventing touching patients with upper respiratory tract infections; covering the mouth and nose with arms or toilet paper or cotton towels when coughing or snorting dryly; taking rest and self-isolating when influenza-like symptoms occur. Wear a mask when going to public places or during the whole process of medical consultation.

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