The influenza virus mutates every year, causing the growth of influenza cases worldwide. Many people die from post-influenza complications. Others – infected with the virus of avian or swine influenza, experience the infection without it impairing their health.
Regardless of the consequences, be concerned for your health and the health of your relatives and remember about several basic principles in order to avoid infection with the influenza virus this year.
Avoid crowded places in the season of increased influenza cases (large shopping centres, buses, discos). Remember that the influenza virus spreads from sick people to healthy people through droplet contact. Staying in places where many people sneeze or cough is really inadvisable.
Exchange greetings "moderately" – do not kiss people on the cheek; do not shake hands when you suspect that someone might be infected.
Wash your hands with water and soap as frequently as possible. Using disinfecting liquid will also allow you to reduce the risk of falling ill.Avoid touching your face and eyes with your hands.
If you are pregnant – in the period of increased influenza cases, stay at home if at all possible. Similarly, children and the elderly should avoid going out when influenza is in full force.
When you sneeze or cough, cover your face with a tissue. If you suspect you may have influenza – use combined products for the common cold and influenza and visit a physician. In most cases, the treatment of symptoms is enough. They consist of reducing fever, treating a cough and fighting headache, muscle and bone pain.
Regardless of the consequences, be concerned for your health and the health of your relatives and remember about several basic principles in order to avoid infection with the influenza virus this year.
Avoid crowded places in the season of increased influenza cases (large shopping centres, buses, discos). Remember that the influenza virus spreads from sick people to healthy people through droplet contact. Staying in places where many people sneeze or cough is really inadvisable.
Exchange greetings "moderately" – do not kiss people on the cheek; do not shake hands when you suspect that someone might be infected.
Wash your hands with water and soap as frequently as possible. Using disinfecting liquid will also allow you to reduce the risk of falling ill.Avoid touching your face and eyes with your hands.
If you are pregnant – in the period of increased influenza cases, stay at home if at all possible. Similarly, children and the elderly should avoid going out when influenza is in full force.
When you sneeze or cough, cover your face with a tissue. If you suspect you may have influenza – use combined products for the common cold and influenza and visit a physician. In most cases, the treatment of symptoms is enough. They consist of reducing fever, treating a cough and fighting headache, muscle and bone pain.
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