MINISTRY of health warns : in case of occurrence of flu symptoms, contact your doctor immediately!
The Ministry of health of Ukraine insists on the need for compliance with precautions and gives advice on combating the disease. The epidemic flu season each year runs roughly from September – October to March – April, so in this period there is the greatest risk of Contracting the deadly disease. However, doctors believe that the most effective way of protecting the body against flu viruses is vaccination. The Ministry of health plans the emergence of the vaccine in late October – early November: its purchase by private organizations and are distributed by pharmacies, given the demand in previous years. And doctors advise to get vaccinated throughout the season. Contrary to popular myth, it does not weaken, but strengthens the body's ability to resist influenza. How do you get influenza virus? From another sick person by airborne droplets, airborne dust by (viral particles in the air are transferred from an infected person to a healthy while talking, coughing, sneezing), close contact (location at a distance of about 2 meters). Clinical signs of flu: the increase in body temperature sharp increase in body temperature over 38°C without other symptoms may indicate the onset of influenza; headache, muscle pain, sore throat; cough, runny nose; nasal congestion; sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. Especially dangerous the flu is for healthcare risk groups: children under 5 years (especially children younger than 2 years); pregnant women; people 65 years of age; people who are overweight; patients with diabetes; patients with chronic cardiovascular disease; patients with chronic lung diseases; people with other severe chronic diseases; pregnant women; people 65 years of age; people who are overweight; patients with diabetes; patients with chronic cardiovascular disease; patients with chronic lung diseases; people with other severe chronic diseases; and professional risk groups: medical professionals; teachers and educators; the sellers; public transport drivers; all who work in crowded places. Attention! In case of appearance of dangerous symptoms of all, and especially to high-risk groups, it is necessary to contact the medical institution to be examined and, if necessary, receive treatment during the first two days of the onset of flu symptoms. Pregnant women should call their local or family doctor on the phone. How to prevent getting the flu? avoid contact with persons who have manifestations of influenza infection; limit visits to places with large concentrations of people; often ventilate the room; washing hands often with soap and water; do not touch eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands; cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing disposable nasal tissue, which immediately after use should be discarded; if a person has flu symptoms, you should stay away from it at least two meters; eat a healthy diet, get enough sleep, avoid fatigue. According to the materials of the Ministry of health of Ukraine This was reported in the Vinnytsia regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
