Misunderstandings about the flu

Influenza is a respiratory infection caused by a virus and is spread easily by droplets. It's also a highly contagious disease, and for certain groups of people like the elderly and young children, it can lead to serious complications, especially if left untreated. Believing common but false myths about the flu can put yourself and loved ones in jeopardy. Experts recently debunk the myths about this common illness: The flu is just a severe cold One of the most common misconceptions is that the flu and the common cold are the same disease. sick. This is proven to be completely false. While the common cold eventually goes away on its own, the flu is more serious. Colds are usually mild, causing people to have a runny nose, sore throat, or cough for a short time. However, flu symptoms are often more severe, including high fever, cough, headache, body aches, and stuffy nose. This is because the influenza virus attacks the patient's body by entering the upper and/or lower respiratory tract. Therefore, it is best to seek timely treatment if you have flu symptoms. Just washing with water is enough to clean your hands One of the simple but effective ways to prevent flu is to remove the virus that causes illness on your hands. You are absolutely right in thinking that washing your hands with water may be enough to remove visible dirt, but for microorganisms that are invisible to the human eye, soap and water are needed to remove them. .

One of the simple but effective ways to prevent flu is to remove the virus from your hands.
Expert advice is: For the most effective hand hygiene with soap and water, you should wash your hands before and after meals, before handling food, before caring for the elderly and children , after using the toilet, after blowing your nose, and after touching shared contact surfaces such as countertops, doorknobs, handrails, etc. Without soap and water, you can hand sanitizer can be used instead. Healthy people do not need to be vaccinated Experts recommend, healthy people should get a flu shot because the flu virus has the ability to mutate and become more dangerous, while our immune system is not always are in "updated" status. Therefore, getting a flu shot every year will provide us with certain protection against unexpected pathogens. Pregnant women, healthcare workers, and travelers can also benefit from a flu shot. In particular, travelers are advised to get a flu shot two weeks before leaving their home country. People with flu do not need to go to the doctor because they can treat themselves at home
Flu can lead to serious complications, including a high risk of pneumonia, if left untreated, especially for the elderly and young children. Think of your family, loved ones and friends. We all have a responsibility to help them avoid catching the flu from us by managing symptoms early. It is best to see your doctor and seek treatment as soon as you experience flu-like symptoms. After that, you can rest at home and wear a mask until you recover.

Few people realize that they are at risk of infecting others with the flu because the flu is so contagious.
The flu doesn't spread easily This illusion is why people still go to work or attend mass events when they're unwell. Few people realize that they are at risk of infecting others with the flu because the flu is so contagious. There are two main ways the flu virus spreads from person to person: first, by breathing in airborne droplets that carry the flu virus that are "dropped" into space by an infected person coughing, speaking, or sneezing; the second is touching contaminated surfaces, such as countertops or doorknobs. In crowded environments such as schools, offices, and even homes, the flu virus can easily spread without you knowing it. Even if you feel well, most adults with the flu virus can infect others even before symptoms appear and for up to 7 days after getting sick. For the flu, children can "incubate" for more than 7 days. Therefore, you should practice the following 2 civilized habits to prevent infection or transmission of the flu: - If you feel unwell, rest at home, avoid crowded places to prevent the spread of the virus to others. other. - If you have flu-like symptoms, you should always wear a mask and cover your mouth and nose when they or sneeze.
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