Influenza – a health threat that cannot be ignored

Influenza – a health threat that cannot be ignored

At the turn of the season, there is a disease that often strikes, causing many inconveniences to people ‘ s lives and health. It is the influenza epidemic, known as influenza. As common as it is, influenza must not be underestimated by us, and knowledge about it is essential to prevent and respond to it.

The influenza epidemic is an acute respiratory epidemic caused by influenza viruses. Influenza viruses are highly contagious and are transmitted mainly through foam, such as when patients cough and sneeze, they spray with meth-containing foam into the air, and those around them may become infected if they inhale the fumes of the virus. In addition, exposure to the surface of a virus-contaminated object and subsequent touching of its nose and mouth can lead to infection.

The variety and variability of influenza viruses make it difficult for the human body to develop lasting immunity. Common influenza viruses are classified into categories A, B and C. Influenza A is often associated with large-scale or even global epidemics, as it is prone to antigen mutations and, with the emergence of new strains, there is a general lack of immunity for populations. The influenza B virus can also cause local epidemics, while the influenza C virus generally causes only infection, with relatively minor symptoms.

Infection of influenza usually results in a series of more visible symptoms. The disease tends to be acute, with the first cases of high heat, with a temperature of 39°C or higher, and a fever of about three to five days. Heating is accompanied by headaches, inefficiency and whole-body acid problems, which tend to be more severe than common colds and make people feel weak and exhausted. In addition, there are respiratory symptoms such as cough, stomach pain, sneezing and sneezing, which seriously affect the normal life and work of patients. For people with low levels of immunity, such as the elderly, children, pregnant women and those suffering from chronic diseases, influenza can cause more serious complications, such as pneumonia, respiratory failure, heartitis, encephalitis, etc., and even endanger life.

Since influenza was so threatening, prevention was particularly important. First, influenza vaccination is currently the most effective means of preventing influenza. Influenza vaccines can stimulate the human immune system to produce antibodies for influenza viruses so that they can be identified and removed in a timely manner during the invasion. Every year, the World Health Organization predicts a possible influenza virus strain for the year based on global influenza surveillance and produces the corresponding influenza vaccine accordingly. It is therefore recommended that influenza vaccinations be provided in a timely manner before the annual flu season, especially for high-risk populations.

Maintaining good hygiene practices is also key to preventing influenza. In daily life, hand-washing is done in an diligent manner, and hands are carefully washed with soap and running water, especially after exposure to public goods, such as bus lifts, elevator buttons, etc., or after coughing and sneezing, to avoid the spread of the virus through hands to other places. When coughing or sneezing, you shall cover your nose and mouth with paper towels or elbows to prevent foam from spreading to others. In addition, access to densely populated and poorly ventilated sites should be avoided to the extent possible and, if necessary, masked to reduce the risk of infection.

In daily life, attention is also being paid to strengthening exercise and improving health. Appropriate physical exercise can increase human immunity and make the body more resilient to virus intrusion. At the same time, adequate sleep and a reasonable diet should be ensured, and food rich in nutrients such as vitamins and proteins, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, skinny meat, fish, etc., should be consumed to provide adequate physical capacity and nutritional support.

There is no need to be too alarmed when flu is unfortunately infected. For the majority of patients, a period of one to two weeks normally allows for the recovery of health, provided that the rest is taken, water is taken and medically treated, such as deheating drugs, cough pills, etc., is taken, as recommended by the doctor. However, if the symptoms continue to increase, such as high fever, difficulty in breathing, mental infirmity, etc., timely medical treatment must be provided to avoid delays and serious complications.

Pandemic flu, though a common epidemic, has no small impact on our health. By understanding its means of transmission, symptoms, preventive measures and so on, we can be better able to protect ourselves and those around us, stay healthy during the flu season and stay away from the pandemic. Let us begin by developing good habits, actively preventing influenza and working together to create a healthy living environment.

The flu.