Influenza, or the flu as we usually call it. The period around Chinese New Year is the high incidence of influenza. According to media reports, 927 cases of influenza were reported in Beijing during the Spring Festival, a surge of nearly 15 times over the same period last year.
The Beijing CDC issued a study on the current influenza epidemic, saying that Beijing is currently in a period of high intensity of influenza virus activity, dominated by the co-pandemic of influenza B Victoria lineage, influenza A H1N1 and influenza A H3N2 subtypes.
Influenza and the common cold are very different
Influenza and the common cold are not the same in three aspects: the source of the disease, the degree of harm, and the time of immunity after recovery.
1, the source of the difference: influenza is a viral acute respiratory infectious disease caused by the influenza virus; common cold is caused by a variety of pathogens infection.
2, the degree of harm: influenza is highly contagious, rapid infection, every year will be epidemic, a short period of time will cause disease or even death; common cold is generally not caused by the death of patients.
3.Immunity time after recovery: people with influenza can produce lasting immunity and will not suffer from influenza repeatedly in a short period of time; common cold patients may be repeatedly sick in a short period of time.
These flu prevention tips: not reliable!
There are many tips for influenza prevention around people. It should be said here that the prevention of influenza by drinking Banlangen, taking vitamin C, steaming the room with vinegar, putting onions, etc. are not very reliable. If you hear of any unique tips for flu prevention, you should not believe them.
The correct prevention of influenza you need to do this
1, drink more water, more ventilation, improve resistance: first of all, we must actively exercise, improve their own resistance, drink more water, more ventilation, etc., during the flu season, while avoiding the above-mentioned improved flu and cold triggers.
2, avoid access to public places: Influenza virus is mainly transmitted by droplets, public places are crowded, the chance of infection is large, each pandemic flu is almost always first infected by children in school, and then brought home to infect their relatives, the route and cause a pandemic.
3, wash your hands and wear a mask: the flu virus can stay on your hands and infect through your hands and mouth, so towels, washing utensils, eating utensils, etc., should be used separately. Adults with the flu should wash their hands and wear masks, and try to avoid very close contact with babies.
4, vaccination against influenza: In addition to the general prevention methods, infants, the elderly and vulnerable people such as the weak and sick can choose to vaccinate against influenza. The effect of the vaccine to prevent the disease is still limited and can only last for one year, but its side effects are few, so it is still worthwhile to vaccinate patients in high-risk groups early.
5, timely medical treatment after the onset of the disease: once the fever and other symptoms appear, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible.
The most susceptible five types of people
1, children: all people are susceptible to the flu, it has a susceptible universal, but the most chance of infection is children.
2, pregnant women: the World Health Organization stressed that pregnant women and women of general childbearing age have more chances of getting influenza, and the symptoms are more serious, and the death rate is also high.
3, the elderly: generally 60 years of age or older, the older you get after the symptoms are more severe. Some studies have shown that after the age of 45, the flu will be heavier than when you are in your 20s or 30s.
4, chronic disease patients: liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, central nervous system disease and other chronic disease patients. And metabolic diseases, diabetes patients. These people have serious consequences once they get the flu.
5, people who have more chances to contact with influenza virus: health care workers, supermarkets, buses and other public places are easy to be infected. Crowded places are easy to be infected, but also easy to pass their own flu to others.