Protect Yourself from Influenza: Symptoms, Dangers, and Prevention Guidelines

The period between the end of the rainy season and the beginning of winter is the time when we are most likely to get sick. Because of the fluctuating weather conditions The afternoons are hot and stuffy, and the evenings are rainy. Plus, the humidity and wind often carry bacteria and viruses that can easily make us sick. Diseases that are popular during the rainy season are inevitable for people of all ages. ‘General flu’ that usually has mild symptoms and goes away on its own in a few days. But if anyone is unlucky enough to encounter the virus ‘Influenza’ must be very sick with symptoms similar to the flu but many times more severe. Especially in high-risk groups that may have complications. Most recently, the Department of Disease Control revealed that in 2023, more than 200,000 Thai people have been infected with influenza and there is no tendency for it to decrease because Thai people do not yet have it. ‘Immunity’ for influenza today, Dr. Kornthat Achirunjikorn, internal medicine for hematology Internal Medicine Center and Dr. Suthida Chinthanet, pediatrician, specialist in respiratory diseases in children The Pediatric Center at Wimut Hospital will explain the symptoms and dangers of influenza. Ready to recommend prevention guidelines so that everyone can live a healthy and safe life at the end of this year.

‘Influenza’ symptoms are many times more severe than the common flu!

Influenza is caused by the body being exposed to a virus called “Influenza” (influenza), which has 4 strains that cause disease in humans. The disease can be transmitted by touching secretions that contain the influenza virus, such as eating food with sick people without Using a serving spoon and talking closely with patients, etc. by Dr. Kornthat Achirunjikorn, internal medicine for blood diseases Internal Medicine Center Describe the symptoms of influenza that “Patients will have symptoms similar to the common cold, such as fever, cough, sore throat and runny nose, but will also have other severe symptoms such as high fever, chills, coughing so hard they can’t sleep, severe headaches, body aches, lots of mucus, tight nose. Some people may also experience shortness of breath, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.”

Far away from ‘influenza’ easily by ourselves

Infection with the influenza virus often occurs easily when we live with sick people. Which if family members or friends at work are infected It can easily spread the virus to people around you. Doctors at Wimut Hospital recommend simple methods of prevention, including maintaining hygiene using the guidelines ‘eat hot food, use a serving spoon, wash your hands’ as well as wearing a face mask when near sick people. It will help reduce the risk of influenza infection.

A small child has severe symptoms! Doctors recommend that parents take them for vaccinations starting at 6 months.

“The severity of influenza varies. Some people may have very severe symptoms or have complications such as pneumonia and myocarditis. and encephalitis This often occurs in people who are at risk, namely young children, the elderly, and people with congenital diseases,” said Dr. Suthida Chintanet, pediatrician, physician who specializes in respiratory diseases in children. said and added, “In children, it is considered worrisome. Because there will be a high fever of 39 – 40 degrees Celsius for 3 – 4 days in a row, there may be chills as well. Some people may experience fatigue. Muscle aches, loss of appetite, risk of dehydration. This is considered very dangerous and must be closely monitored.”

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with severe symptoms in young children Parents should therefore take the flu vaccine early in order to ease the burden. Reduce severe symptoms when sick with influenza. “Vaccines can be started from the age of 6 months and should be given annually because each year the vaccine is always developed according to the mutations of the influenza virus. For children younger than 9 years of age, in the first year of starting the vaccine, 2 injections will be required, 1 dose each time, 1 month apart. But for adults who have not received the influenza vaccine for many years, they can receive the influenza vaccine without injection. Many needles,” explains Dr. Suthida Chinthanet.

However, influenza vaccination does not protect against infection. Because everyone can get the virus at any time. But getting vaccinated helps your body build up immunity to fight off viruses and influenza mutations. Helps patients with mild symptoms Or in some people, they may not show any symptoms. The flu vaccine can be injected together with other vaccines, which must be injected in different locations. And should be injected 2 weeks away from other vaccines to make it easier to diagnose in the event of an allergic reaction to the vaccine. The group that should not get the influenza vaccine includes people who have a severe allergic reaction to the influenza vaccine. People who have had multiple sclerosis after receiving the vaccine and those with severe egg allergies

“Influenza is a serious threat that we should not ignore. Especially in high-risk groups like children who will have more severe symptoms than others. But we can prevent this by maintaining good hygiene and getting the flu vaccine to boost our immunity every year. Those with children can take them to receive the vaccine starting at 6 months to build immunity early to be able to fight the influenza virus in the long term.” Dr. Suthida Chinthanet Concluding remarks

Those interested would like to consult with a doctor at Wimut Hospital. You can contact us at the 3rd floor of the Internal Medicine Center. Or call to make an appointment at 02-079-0030 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. or you can call an emergency vehicle at 02-079-0191 and the Pediatric Center, 3rd floor, at 02-079-0038 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. or use the service. Telemedicine, consult a doctor online via ViMUT Application, click

2023-10-13 05:04:27

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