Flu
The vaccine and its manufacturer:
Description of the disease
Influenza is an acute viral infectious disease caused by the Influenza virus (types A, B and C). Influenza has a high probability of a severe course and a high percentage of complications, such as:
- pneumonia,
- otitis,
- meningitis,
- myocarditis.
Most often, flu outbreaks are characteristic of the winter period and often have a pandemic character. That is why flu vaccinations are given at the beginning of autumn before the expected outbreak of SARS and flu. If the family has a child under 6 months of age, adult family members are recommended to be vaccinated against influenza.
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Treatment
Treatment for the flu consists of rest and drinking fluids, anti-pollution and antiviral medications, steaming, and consultation with a pediatrician to improve well-being and reduce symptoms.
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Prevention
Prevention is vaccination , as well as avoiding crowded places. The risk group includes children, the elderly, people with lung and heart problems, medical workers, and teachers. If there is a sick person at home, frequent airing of the room, wet cleaning is recommended.
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Symptoms
Flu symptoms
- Weakness, headache
- Aches in the body, pain in the muscles
- Increase in temperature (38-40 degrees)
- Pain in the eyes, photophobia, lacrimation
- Cough
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Diagnostics
Influenza is diagnosed on the basis of the clinical picture, the data of express diagnostics or an immunoenzymatic analysis is carried out.