As we enter autumn and winter, and people think that the COVID-19 epidemic prevention measures have been lifted, everyone takes off their masks and resumes gatherings and traveling, resulting in the outbreak of respiratory viruses. Taipei Veterans General Hospital Taoyuan Branch stated that influenza is an acute viral respiratory disease. After infection, symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, runny nose, and sore throat may occur. Although most people have about It can be recovered within a week. High-risk groups may die if the infection is severe and should not be ignored.
Most people recover from the flu within about a week, but high-risk groups may die from severe infection and should not be ignored.Picture: Provided by Pak Wing Taoyuan Branch
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Zhang Shiyu, a nurse at the infection control room of Pak Wing Taoyuan Branch, said that the pathogens of influenza are different from common colds. Common colds are mainly caused by rhinovirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, etc.; influenza is caused by “influenza viruses” and can be fatal in severe cases. In clinical practice, we often encounter patients who think it is a common cold, and the symptoms are mild at first, but within a few days, they start to have muscle aches all over their body. However, infection by influenza viruses in high-risk groups may cause serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, myocarditis, and other serious secondary infections or neurological diseases, which may require hospitalization and may even lead to death. The main transmission route of influenza is through droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. Influenza viruses can survive on surfaces for a short period of time, so it is also possible to be transmitted through contact.
Vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent and avoid serious illness.Picture: Provided by Pak Wing Taoyuan Branch
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Wang Zhihong, director of Beirong Taoyuan Branch, reminded that when danger signs appear, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, hypoxia, purple or blue lips, bloody sputum, chest pain, changes in consciousness, low blood pressure, etc., you must seek medical treatment as soon as possible to master the treatment. golden time to reduce the risk of severe illness. The public is urged to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible after it starts in October each year so that the vaccine will protect you throughout the flu season. This is the most effective measure to prevent and avoid severe illness. Especially for those over 65 years old, the flu vaccine can reduce the risk of 50% by 50%. The probability of severe illness can be reduced by more than %, and the mortality rate can also be reduced.
The difference between the flu and the common cold.Picture: Provided by Pak Wing Taoyuan Branch
The Pak Wing Taoyuan Branch pointed out that the precautionary measures are the same for all respiratory viruses, including coronaviruses and influenza viruses. In winter, the doors and windows of every household are closed, making it difficult for the air to circulate, and the influenza virus is transmitted through droplets. As long as someone at home is infected with influenza and sneezes, coughs, etc., it is easy to spread the influenza to family members; in closed public transportation vehicles such as Jet Influenza can also be easily spread in transportation, buses or KTV boxes, so indoor air circulation should be maintained. If you sneeze, cough, etc., you must wear a mask to protect yourself and avoid infecting others.
The Infection Control Office of Pak Wing Taoyuan Branch reminds that if fever or respiratory symptoms occur, you should postpone going to the ward or nursing home to accompany or visit the patient. Wait until the symptoms subside and there is no fever before visiting the patient to protect yourself and your relatives and friends. It is recommended that the public pay attention to personal hygiene habits, respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette, and develop good habits in daily life, such as washing hands frequently, washing hands immediately after coughing or sneezing, covering the mouth and nose with toilet paper, handkerchiefs or sleeves when sneezing, and covering the mouth and nose with toilet paper, handkerchiefs or sleeves after use. Toilet paper should be thrown into the trash can. Try to keep an appropriate distance when talking to other people. If you have symptoms, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible. If you are sick, you should recuperate at home and do not go to work or go to class. If these habits can be promoted and implemented on a daily basis, they will help reduce the spread of influenza and maintain the health of the community and the safety of hospitalized patients.
2023-11-01 06:40:58
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