KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Just like Covid-19, the flu is an infection that attacks the respiratory system. One of the preventive steps you can take is to get a vaccine shot, either the Covid-19 vaccine or the flu vaccine.
The flu vaccine and the Covid-19 vaccine do fight different types of viruses. However, that does not mean the two are not related. Quote from E Times (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)The flu vaccine can reduce the severity of Covid-19 symptoms.
According to a study published in the medical journal PLOS, the flu vaccine can reduce the severity of Covid-19 symptoms 120 days after the time of vaccination. The results of the study were obtained by looking at the health conditions of 37,000 positive patients with the Corona Virus.
Patients who received the flu vaccine had a lower need for hospital care. It doesn’t stop there, the risk of Covid-19 complications, such as sepsis, can also be reduced due to the flu vaccine.
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The same applies to the shorter period of treatment for Covid-19 patients in hospitals. However, the E Times said that the flu vaccine is not the only way to prevent infection with the Corona Virus.
Especially if you have certain health conditions that can aggravate the infection, such as obesity, high blood pressure or hypertension, and so on. If you want to get a flu shot, don’t forget to talk to your doctor first, okay?
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To really avoid Corona Virus infection, try to always follow health protocols. If you have to go out in public, try to keep your distance from other people.
Not only that, wear a mask that complies with health standards correctly. Don’t forget to always clean your hands with soap and running water. In an emergency, using a hand sanitizer can also be an option.
