Ternopil: warning - the flu!
According to the message of the Main Directorate gossanepidsluzhby in Ternopil region for the period from 18 to 24 January 2016 the incidence of SARS exceeded the threshold of 2.8 times (9543 cases) in the 16 administrative territories of Ternopil region. A week hospitalized 768 people, including 405 children (52,7 %). The intensive indicator was 89.5 cases per 10 thousand population. In the area 23 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza, 20 of them – And H1 sw 1 of them is lethal with a diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia. This event is preliminary classified as an emergency situation of natural character local level. Influenza and SARS: what to do to protect themselves (guidelines of the MOH of Ukraine) Flu-vysokozaraznoe is a viral disease with the possibility of severe complications and risk of death. The flu has symptoms similar to other acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI), but much more dangerous. Therefore the first symptoms of SARS require special attention. The most frequent complication of influenza is pneumonia, which can sometimes only 4-5 days to lead to death of the patient. Heart failure often develops as a result of complications from the flu. Influenza is very easily transmitted from person to person by droplet infection – when a sick person coughs, sneezes or simply talks. In the area of infection are all within a radius of 2 meters around the patient. Sick man, even with a mild form of the flu, is a danger to others during the whole period of the symptoms – it is, on average, 7 days. The symptoms requiring treatment at home At the first sign of flu symptoms, a sick person must stay home – not to provoke complications of the disease own and not put other people in danger, deadly for some of them. These symptoms are: - increased body temperature; - sore throat; - cough; - runny nose; - pain in the muscles. With any of these symptoms should not leave the house even for a visit to the doctor – please call home. Prescribed by the doctor symptomatic treatment at home may be sufficient for recovery. If the patient's condition does not deteriorate, treatment should be continued at home until complete disappearance of symptoms. Symptoms requiring urgent hospitalization If the condition of the sick person worsens, do not hesitate to hospitalization, because it is now under threat – her life. Call an ambulance or urgent contact directly to the hospital if the following symptoms are present: - strong pallor or blueness of the face; - shortness of breath; - high body temperature, a long time is not reduced; - repeated vomiting and stools; - impaired consciousness – excessive drowsiness or agitation; - chest pain; - impurities of the blood in the sputum; - drop in blood pressure. To continue treatment at home with these symptoms – dangerous. The delay in hospitalization can lead to the death of the patient. Prevention of influenza The influenza virus is dangerous, but not omnipotent. You can easily avoid Contracting the flu even during an epidemic, if you follow a few simple things. Even if signs of illness not: - To avoid crowds – to reduce the probability of contact with sick people, despite the fact that some of them are contagious even before the appearance of obvious symptoms. Especially important during flu seasons and epidemics. - Use of disposable masks if necessary – to defend themselves or others from infection. So the mask must use the person who is caring for infectious patients or just talking to him. A sick person should use a mask only in one case: if it has to be among healthy people, are not protected by the masks. The mask is effective only if it covers his mouth and nose. It is important to remember that in any case the mask need to be replaced as soon as it becomes damp or soiled. It is best to use standard surgical masks, which have a moisture resistant surface and remain effective. To save on time or to lazy to replace the mask makes no sense – a wet mask is not valid. Used masks is in any case can not be put in pockets or bags – they should immediately be thrown in the trash. - Regularly ventilate the room and do wet cleaning – indoors and in workplaces, not to leave around live viruses and bacteria that can remain active for hours after being in the room of a sick person. - Eat well, get enough sleep, avoid fatigue – to enhance the body's resistance. This will increase the chances of preventing infection and severe forms of the disease and its complications. - Have clean hands – the infection enters the body through the mouth, nose and eyes, which you from time to time touch hands. The same hands you hold money or hold on to the handrails, where a few hours remain in the active state, the viruses and bacteria left from touching hands of other people. Therefore, it is necessary to frequently wash hands with soap or treated with a disinfectant gel containing alcohol. - Use only disposable paper napkins and towels – as after washing hands and to cover your face while coughing and with a cold. Used tissues should be disposed of immediately in the trash, because they can also be a source of infection. Reusable napkins and towels, especially in public places, significantly increase the risk of infection and widespread infection. In such circumstances, as disposable wipes you can use toilet paper. Vaccination: an effective remedy Annual vaccination is the most effective means to protect the body against flu viruses. The vaccine protects against all current strains of flu, is safe and effective. The best time for vaccination – on the eve of the influenza season (in September). If this was not possible, and it is possible to be vaccinated throughout the season. Contrary to popular myth, it does not weaken, but strengthens the body's ability to fight the flu. Women who are breastfeeding can be vaccinated. In addition, any flu-like disease is not a reason to stop breastfeeding. Especially important is vaccination for high risk groups, because it significantly increases the chances of these people to prevent fatal consequences of the disease. Epidemic season for 2015-2016, the following vaccines for the prevention of influenza: - JS flew/ FLU GC® is a Vaccine for the prevention of influenza (split virion, inactivated) suspension for injection in pre-filled syringes of 0.5 ml and 0.25 ml ¹1, ¹10, produced by " green Cross Corporation, Korea; - VAXIGRIP SPLIT VACCINE FOR the PREVENTION of INFLUENZA INACTIVATED LIQUID, suspension for injection 0.25 ml of No. 1, No. 10 or No. 20; 0.5 ml ¹ 1, ¹ 10, ¹ 20 or ¹ 50 in pre-filled syringes with attached needle; 5 ml (10 doses) in bottles # 1 and # 10, produced by Sanofi Pasteur Sec. A., France; - INFLUVAC® is a VACCINE FOR the PREVENTION of INFLUENZA, SURFACE ANTIGEN, INACTIVATED, suspension for injection 0.5 ml in pre-filled disposable syringes No. 1 or No. 10 production Abbott Bolognas. V., The Netherlands. According to the current legislation vaccines to prevent influenza the Ministry of health centrally purchased. Risk groups All means of prevention of influenza are of particular importance for people at risk. For these people, flu is the most dangerous, regular and timely prevention can save lives. Groups at risk include: - children under 5 years of age (especially – children up to 2 years); - pregnant women; - people over 65 years of age; - overweight people; - patients with diabetes; - patients with chronic cardiovascular disease; - patients with chronic lung diseases; - people with other serious chronic diseases; - people who are on immuno-suppressive therapy. For these people the flu poses a particular threat, because the condition of their body greatly reduces the chance to recover without complications, and often – to survive. In addition, there are professional groups of risk: - health care workers, - teachers and educators, sellers, - public transport drivers, - all those who work in crowded places. For these people there is no way to avoid being near sick people, therefore, of particular importance to them are all, without exception tools of infection control and prevention of influenza. What cures the flu To treat the flu using: Drugs with proven activity against influenza virus – only they are able to affect the influenza virus is to stop its propagation in the body. The timely use of antiviral drugs on prescription is able to reduce the period of illness to facilitate its flow and prevent the development of complications. - Drugs that mitigate the symptoms – they do not act on the influenza virus, but facilitate the patient's condition, alleviating the symptoms — fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, headache and muscle pain. Subject light on the disease symptomatic treatment at home may be sufficient for full recovery. However, to abuse these drugs and use them without a doctor's prescription is not necessary: overdosing can cause serious harm to the body. Folk remedies for easing symptoms and support overall body – for example, rubbing vodka, the consumption of onions and garlic or Echinacea – ineffective against flu on their own, but can be used as an auxiliary. However, to abuse them and should not be. It is important to note that temporary relief or a feeling of lack of symptoms is not a sign of recovery of the patient: it is necessary to continue abstinence from contact with healthy people and treatment – including permanent lack of symptoms. Children up to 18 years and pregnant women are advised not to take aspirin – to overcome the fever using paracetamol. During the flu need to drink plenty of fluids. Food should be light and non-greasy, however, to make the patient not need. It does not cure the flu It is important to know that the flu is not treated with: - Antibiotics – they do not create any anti-virus, and are designed exclusively to combat bacterial infections. The use of antibiotics was not prescribed does not cure the disease and will only complicate the disease in the future. Antibiotics can only be used on prescription for the treatment of such complications of flu like pneumonia and bronchitis, and the like. - Homeopathic medicines – there is no scientific evidence of their effectiveness against the influenza virus, why in the world they are not recommended for the treatment of any life-threatening infections, including influenza. The use of drugs with unproven efficacy in such conditions is a sign of irresponsible attitude to life patients. - Immunostimulants, immunomodulators – there is no scientific evidence of their effectiveness against the influenza virus. At the same time, their effect during disease may under certain circumstances even be harmful. - Folk remedies-treatment of folk remedies exclusively is ineffective and dangerous, because no herbal decoctions, teas and tinctures for the flu virus does not operate. 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Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
