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flu this year ( "flu") vaccine consists of three or four different strains, according to the current vaccine. Unfortunately, 0% of influenza cases reported so far are an H3N2 virus, a strain of mainly "derivative" or changed from the strain that the vaccine is designed to protect against.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recognized that the vaccine against the flu this year does not prevent infection of the dominant H3N2 strain. With this in mind, experts still recommend that obtaining a vaccine against the flu is your best action for the protection and prevention of influenza. According to the CDC, "vaccination was found to provide some protection against the virus derived. Although small, this cross-protection could reduce the risk of serious complications such as hospitalization and death" In addition, other strains influenza circulate throughout the season, so that vaccination with protection against additional strains that may occur.
with an annual vaccine against the flu, it is recommended to use daily preventive measures such as washing hands and covering your cough or sneeze to help stop the spread of germs. Take antiviral drugs to treat the disease of influenza if prescribed by your doctor.
Did you know?
- The influenza virus causes more than 0,000 hospitalizations per year.
- Infected people may be able to infect others one day before and up to seven or more days after becoming sick.
- It is recommended to wash hands for at least 15 to 20 seconds, or long enough to sing "Happy Birthday" twice.
Avoid the spread of influenza
- Avoid close contact. When you are sick, stay away from others to protect the spread of germs.
- Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home, school, and errands when you are sick. You help prevent others from catching your illness.
- Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Clean your hands. Wash hands often will help protect you against germs. If water and soap are not available, use a disinfectant alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his eyes, nose or mouth.
- Practice other good health habits. Clean and disinfect surfaces frequently touched at home, at work or at school, especially when someone is sick. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food
Source :. Http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect /habits.htm
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, LifeWork EAP strategies and Adventist HealthCare. The Health Council of the week is for educational purposes. For medical advice, consult your doctor. Feel free to copy and distribute this health resource.
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