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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Flu symptoms
Influenza is diagnosed on the basis of the clinical picture, the data of express diagnostics or an immunoenzymatic analysis is carried out.