How to protect yourself from influenza: tips and prevention
According to GU "Zhytomyr regional laboratory center of the Ministry of health of Ukraine" the epidemiological situation of influenza and SARS in Zhytomyr region on 48 week of the season 2016-2017. complicated. In the last tignan region 6396 registered cases, intense figure is 512.4, which is 15% more than the previous week and 0.6% below the epidemic threshold, which indicates the increased growth of the incidence rate. Among the child population grew by 17%. 4612 sick children (72% of all cases). All hospitalized 259 patients, of whom 222 (85.7 percent) were children. The MINISTRY of health of Ukraine insists on the necessity of observance of measures for the prevention of infection with influenza and in the case of the disease. Indeed, in 5 regions of Ukraine and Kiev intense incidence of influenza and Ari exceeded the epidemic threshold. 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 (being at a distance of about 2 meters). Clinical signs of flu: - increased body temperature – a sharp increase in body temperature over 38°C without other accompanying symptoms may indicate the onset of influenza; - headache, - muscle pain, sore throat; - cough, runny nose; - nasal congestion. 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 after the onset of symptoms of influenza. Pregnant women should call their physician or family doctor on the phone. How to prevent getting the flu? - avoid contact with persons having symptoms of influenza infection; - limit visits to places with large concentrations of people; - often ventilate the room; - frequently wash hands 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; This was reported in the Zhytomyr regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
