Be a Flu Fighter!
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs. According to the CDC, the influenza virus causes more than 0,000 hospitalizations per year. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself! The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated against the flu every year.
The signs and symptoms of flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Flu can cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions for some people. If you experience flu-like symptoms, call your family doctor and stay home, away from other people to prevent the spread of the disease. Infected people may be able to infect others one day before and up to seven or more days after becoming sick.
peak season for influenza is from September to May It takes your body about two weeks after receiving the shot to receive protection against the flu, so it's important to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Vaccination is the best protection against contracting the respiratory disease and loss of time and work in the family because of its effects. Be a Fighter flu and protect yourself against the flu
Flu Questions
Q: The vaccine against influenza can he give me the flu
A: no, the vaccine against influenza can not give you the flu. The intramuscular vaccine is made with (a) vaccine virus against influenza that have been "inactivated" and are not infectious, or (b) with no vaccine viruses against flu to all
Q :. Do I really need a vaccine against influenza every year
? A: Yes. The reason is that immune protection to a person of lower vaccination over time, so annual vaccination is necessary to get the "best" or the best protection against the flu.
Handwashing Effective for Flu Season
- Wet your hands with warm running water and apply liquid soap or use clean bar soap. Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between fingers and under fingernails.
- Rub hands vigorously together for at least 15 to 20 seconds or sing "Happy Birthday" twice.
- Rinse hands well and dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel.
- Use a towel to turn off the faucet and open the door of public toilets. Please throw garbage properly.
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