Actively prevent flu in the erratic rainy season

Storm No. 03 poured in, most regions and regions were greatly affected by the weather. The erratic rain and sun, at more than 40 degrees, at 20-25 degrees, the temperature rises and falls suddenly, making the human body easy to get sick and become ill.
Do not be subjective to your health during this erratic weather season. Because the flu is a very common disease and easy to catch this season, especially, the flu is very contagious.
Influenza (flu) is a respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. The illness begins suddenly and usually lasts 7 to 10 days. According to Dr. Le Thu Phuong (Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Vinmec Ha Long General Hospital): "Most of the flu patients recover completely after taking medicine and resting. However, the flu can change seriously. , even leading to death due to complications such as bronchitis, pneumonia, respiratory failure, ... for the following subjects: children, the elderly, pregnant women (in the last 6 months of the period) , people with asthma, heart disease, diabetes."
After exposure to the flu virus, symptoms begin 24 to 48 hours, and some severe symptoms usually last 3 to 5 days, including:
High fever (40°C); Chills, sneezing, runny nose; Sore throat, cough; Feeling tired, whole body pain; Eyes are sensitive to light; In children, there will be nausea, loss of appetite, refusal to breastfeed and in adults anorexia, loss of appetite.
So, what should you do if you accidentally encounter a rain and when you get home, the above symptoms appear? Rest, drink plenty of water (at least 2 liters per day) to thin mucus from the lungs; Stop smoking to reduce your risk of complications; Clean, wash hands often, including caregivers. Throw away all tissues after use; If you have a high fever, shortness of breath or chest pain, coughing up bloody sputum, or discharge of pus from your ears or nose. Make an appointment to see your doctor in person. Although mild flu can go away on its own, only a doctor can accurately diagnose the severity of the disease and have the most appropriate treatment; Also, you should get a flu shot every year. At Vinmec, the French vaccine Vaxigrip to prevent influenza for both children and adults is always ready to serve and protect you and your family.