What is the H1N1 virus? Originally called the human swine flu, in order to avoid the “swine flu” term on people’s misleading, April 30, 2009, the World Health Organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization announced that agreed to use the H1N1 type of influenza to refer to the epidemic at the time, and no longer use the “swine flu The term “swine flu. Swine flu, good “personality” of the name! H1N1 belongs to the seasonal human influenza virus, the emergence of flu-like symptoms need to promptly seek medical attention, symptomatic treatment. As influenza patients are the main source of influenza infection, influenza virus can be spread between people through droplets, airborne and close contact, contact with the patient’s respiratory secretions, body fluids and contaminated with viral objects can also cause infection. What is the difference between influenza A and regular influenza? Influenza A infection in humans is spread mainly through droplet transmission, such as coughing and sneezing. The symptoms of influenza and the common cold are very similar, and symptoms such as fever, weakness, and aching limbs can occur. How to prevent influenza? If someone in the family is found to have had the flu, they should be properly isolated; return to work and school 48 hours after the fever subsides to avoid retransmitting the virus to others. CDC experts say that in addition to good lifestyle habits and improving your immunity, flu vaccination is the most direct and effective way to prevent influenza. Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with underlying diseases are all at high risk for influenza and are recommended to get the vaccine as a priority. Experts say that children aged 6 months to 36 months generally receive two doses of the vaccine, and children aged 36 months or older receive the vaccine once a year, as do adults. Currently, flu vaccines are available at all major community health centers and the city’s CDC in Suzhou, and the vaccine is also covered by Suzhou’s health insurance reimbursement. For older children, if they have a dry cough and are in good spirits, it is not recommended to go to the hospital. It is better to observe at home first. There is a chance of getting infected by flu or rotavirus in a crowded place. If your child has a cold and fever and is in good spirits, you can take physical cooling first and do not need to rush to the hospital. If he/she is not in good spirits or is vomiting, he/she should go to the hospital. It is necessary for parents to make an overall judgment!