The influenza is directly spread from the sick to a healthy person through small droplets when talking, coughing, sneezing.In Vietnam, the common seasonal flu viruses are influenza A/H3N2, A/H1N1 and influenza B.
The CDC epidemic control center estimates that the flu has caused 9 million - 35 million people each year in the US, since 2010. The center estimates that the death of influenza is 12,000 people (in 2011.), lên 56.000 người (năm 2012 và năm 2013).Talking about seasonal flu, people are still very subjective, saying the flu is a mild disease, just a few days after the disease is cured.Nhất là người Việt Nam.Tuy nhiên, những con số tử vong do bệnh mỗi năm đã nói lên tất cả.
Injecting influenza is that we should prioritize now.(Artwork: Internet)
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Why must the influenza vaccine each year, especially at this time?Experts explain, the influenza virus strains are constantly changing year by year.Therefore, the composition of influenza vaccines should also be adjusted appropriately to ensure the effectiveness of prevention.
The following article will share the subjects should be injected, the group is prone to dangerous complications when infected with the flu or regularly exposed to the source of the infection, prioritizing vaccination.
5 groups of people need to be vaccinated at this time
The first group of children is 6 months - 59 months old and people over 60 years old. The immune system of these two groups is often inferior to healthy adults, so it is susceptible to flu and are at high risk of complications.
Some groups of people should definitely vaccinate the flu, are you in it?(Artwork: Internet)
Women who plan to get pregnant during the flu should also be vaccinated. The vaccination not only protects the health of the mother during pregnancy but also helps to create passive immunity for the fetus in the first months of life.
Besides, People with chronic diseases such as respiratory, cardiovascular disease, impaired liver, kidney function, metabolic disease (including diabetes), immunosuppressive disease and immunodeficiency also belong to a high -risk group.This group of people need flu vaccine due to weak resistance, susceptible to disease and dangerous complications if unfortunately infected with the flu virus.
Final, Group of people who are constantly exposed to the source of infection It should also be paid attention to vaccination.This group includes medical staff, employees working at nursing homes, nursing facilities and other chronic diseases care facilities;Family members and caregivers of children under 6 months old;Family members and caregivers of the elderly over 60 years old ...
In addition to the influenza vaccination, experts remind people to do the following to effectively prevent influenza
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and clean water, especially after contact with the sick or before eating.
Wash your hands regularly with soap and clean water to prevent the flu.(Artwork: Internet)
- Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth if not washed.
- Avoid contact with people with flu or symptoms of colds.
- When sick, limit contact with others to prevent the spread.
- Perform living and working environment, cleaning the surfaces regularly in contact.
- Use paper towels when coughing or sneezing and throwing them safely.
- Maintain a healthy eating habit, exercise regularly and get enough sleep to boost immunity.
- Avoid smoking habits as it can impair respiratory system and increase the risk of flu.If you smoke, you should look for measures to quit smoking, can find the support of the help team.