Recently, a wave of influenza has hit the country, and many adults and children have been unfortunately hit; often without warning, they come up with a relatively serious high fever, runny nose, cold hands and feet, muscle aches and pains, and even abdominal distension and abdominal pain. The number of patients in hospital fever clinics and whistling clinics has increased significantly. What can be done to prevent the flu season? If you know your enemy, you will be able to deal with it effectively. To properly prevent influenza, first of all, we must know: What is influenza? Influenza, short for influenza, is an acute respiratory tract infection caused by influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, with strong infection, rapid transmission and other characteristics, especially in crowded places outbreak, such as schools, kindergartens, etc.. There are three types of influenza viruses: A, B, and C. Type A changes over time. Among them, type A will change its antigenicity over time, and new variant antigenic viruses can appear every once in a while, which is most likely to cause a global pandemic. This year, it is mainly influenza B (B) virus that is prevalent. What is the difference between the common cold and the flu? How is influenza spread? Influenza is mainly spread through airborne droplets, which means that the sick person can be infected if he/she coughs, sneezes, talks about discharged secretions and droplets. It can also be spread by contact with the inhalation secretions and body fluids of a person with influenza virus infection, or by objects contaminated with influenza virus. How to prevent influenza? Prevention is the first priority for influenza, especially for pregnant women, children, infants, the elderly, chronically ill patients and medical personnel, as influenza is particularly harmful to these groups. The ability of influenza to spread from person to person is very high, and active prevention and control is more important than limited treatment measures. First, develop good personal habits 1, open windows and ventilation: whether in the office or at home, pay attention to strengthen indoor air circulation, open windows regularly, open windows for 30 minutes, 1 to 2 times a day. 2, diligent hand washing: to wash your hands diligently, both before and after meals, or after treating people, especially after contact with poultry, eggs and other things, be sure to use disinfectant, hand sanitizer, five fingers crossed, live water to wash your hands. 3, sneeze and cough to pay attention to: whether in public places, or at home in a confined space, when you want to sneeze, cough, to cover the mouth and nose with a tissue or handkerchief, so as not to spread germs through droplets. 4, wear a mask: If you want to go out and go to a crowded public place, wear a mask or a good way to prevent virus transmission. For some special people, need to clean up dead birds or poultry droppings, it is highly recommended to wear gloves and masks after handling. 5, away from the source of infection: if not necessary, do not go to crowded enclosed places, such as bars, nightclubs, cinemas and other crowded places with poor air circulation. Second, improve their own resistance 1, early to bed and early to rise: do not stay up late, do early to bed and early to rise, every night before 11 o’clock, make sure to go to sleep. Through high-quality sleep to improve their own immunity. 2, strengthen exercise: more exercise, you can go to the outdoor air circulation, running, playing badminton, playing tai chi and other activities. Through exercise to improve their own resistance. 3, supplement nutrition: eat more vegetables and fruits, especially green leafy vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C, such as amaranth, celery, broccoli, cucumber, orange, kiwi, small tomatoes, etc., to improve their own immunity by taking in enough nutrients. This winter’s severe influenza Chinese medicine prevention and treatment has the best trick Influenza season, prevention is the first. According to the characteristics of the season and the body’s constitution, Chinese medicine believes that this year’s flu is mainly caused by the combination of external cold and internal real fire, and belongs to the evidence of “cold wrapped in fire”. Suggested Chinese medicine prevention and treatment formula: against the flu Chinese medicine has a trick Mulberry leaf 10 grams, rhizome 15 grams, honeysuckle 15 grams, Wu Mei 10 grams, thorn 6 grams, wild chrysanthemum 6 grams, ginger 3 slices, licorice 10 grams. Dosage: Decoction of water to drink as tea.