Russians continue to get sick with the flu – again there is an increase in cases of infection. This time the country attacks strain B. He came “on the tail” of the “swine” flu. Earlier, the immunologist Vladimir Bolibok spoke about the symptoms of infection with strain B.
According to him, the least risk of infection those who have been vaccinated against the flu – it contains components that protect against strains A and B.
Another problem with influenza is possible complications. The most common is pneumonia. It can be either viral or bacterial. The first is developing on the 7th–8th day of illness and is accompanied by a drop in oxygen in the blood. Bacterial pneumonia manifests itself much later – on the 10-12th day after the illness, Elena Chernenko, a general practitioner, previously specified to Doctor Peter.
If you have already had the flu and pneumonia, it is important to take good care of your health. The main task is to fully recover from the disease. What will help with this, the professor-toxicologist explained.
