SHOULD THE FLU VACCINE BE ADMINISTERED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON WEIGHT AND AGE?
There is no difference in the dose and administration of influenza vaccine in adults according to weight and age. The dose of the vaccine administered only to children up to the age of 3 is half dose.
WHEN CAN CHILDREN BE VACCINATED:
Vaccination can be administered to children starting from 6 months of age
>ARE THE METHOD OF APPLICATION AND DOSE DIFFERENT?
Yes, if children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years are getting the flu vaccine for the first time, HALF dose of vaccine is administered with an interval of 1 month. If the vaccine has been given in previous years, only one HALF dose of vaccine will be sufficient.
If they are between the ages of 3-8 and are getting the flu vaccine for the first time, the FULL dose of vaccine is administered with an interval of 1 month. If the vaccine has been administered in previous years, only one FULL dose of vaccine will be sufficient.
If the child is 9 years old and above, it is vaccinated in accordance with the adult criteria.
Influenza (Flu)
Flu is an infectious disease caused by a virus called Influenza.
Fever, usually above 39°C, severe muscle and joint pain, weakness, fatigue, chills, It manifests itself with headache and cough.
It is generally more common in the autumn-winter months.
In epidemics, approximately 500 million people in the world usually catch Flu. Less than 1% of them are severe enough to require hospitalization.
There are also some other viral diseases that have flu-like symptoms. For example, it is often confused with the common cold.
Method of transmission: The virus is most often transmitted to humans through droplets spread into the environment when the patient coughs and sneezes. It can be transmitted through contact with the patient (shaking hands, kissing, etc.) as well as through touched objects (door handles, places to hold on in public transportation vehicles, etc.).
The period from the transmission of the disease to its emergence is: 1-4 days.
Infectious period: The patient is contagious from 1 day before the symptoms of the disease appear, until the 4th - 5th day after the onset of the disease. In children, contagiousness may continue for even longer. Worse kids They can catch the disease and spread the virus starting a few days before the symptoms start.
Symptoms: Severe weakness, fever, muscle pain, headache, dry cough, sore throat and runny nose. Sometimes (especially in children) additional nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and earache may occur.
Whose Course Is More Dangerous?
Asthma, COPD, heart failure, Flu can be much more severe and fatal in those with heart rhythm disorders, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurological diseases.
Is There a Risk of Death in Flu?
During epidemics, approximately 500 million people in the world usually catch Flu. Less than 1% of them are severe enough to be hospitalized.
Every year, 250,000–500,000 people die due to influenza.
In healthy adults, 2 deaths occur per 100,000 patients.
The risk of death is 52 times higher in people with heart disease than in healthy people, It increases 241-fold in those with pre-existing conditions.
fluid and food intake, consumption of plenty of vegetables and fruits.
Relaxing and antipyretic drugs used in flu and respiratory infections do not change the duration of the disease. They only allow you to spend that period comfortably.
Aspirin should never be used to relieve fever and pain.
2- Drugs that kill the flu virus:
Flu symptoms in people at risk. It may be effective if started within the first 48 hours after it starts to appear.
How to prevent FLU:
Avoiding contact with sick people. Staying away from public places (theatre, cinema, concert, etc.) during epidemic periods. During these periods, avoiding shaking hands and kissing, washing hands frequently, and It is effective to comply with general hygiene rules.
WHO SHOULD BE VACCINATED EVERY YEAR?
▪ People aged 65 and over
▪ 2- People with chronic diseases in the 64 age group (diabetes, chronic heart-lung, kidney disease, asthma, people receiving cancer treatment, people with diseases that reduce body resistance)
▪ All children in the 6-24 month age group,
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▪ Children and young people between the ages of 2-18 who receive long-term aspirin treatment,
▪ Healthcare workers,
▪ Nurseries, kindergartens, nursing homes and services for chronic diseases Those who work in places that provide care,
▪ People who provide home care to people in high-risk groups,
▪ People who live in the same house with high-risk people (including children),
▪ Pregnant women (the vaccine is administered after the 14th week of pregnancy)
▪ Those who live in homes with babies under 6 months.
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WHO SHOULD BE GIVEN THE FLU VACCINE?
. Those with serious egg allergy,
. People who have had a serious allergic reaction to a previous flu vaccine.
.People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome within 6 weeks after a previous flu vaccine.
. Babies under 6 months old,
. Those who have an infectious disease that progresses with fever should be vaccinated after recovery.
WHEN SHOULD THE VACCINE BE GIVEN?
Every day, starting from the end of September, when the vaccine is released. It can be applied at any time. If the vaccine cannot be administered in these months, it can be administered until the end of May.
WHEN DOES THE PROTECTION OF THE VACCINE START - WHEN DOES IT END?
Protection develops 2 weeks after the vaccination. Generally, its protection diminishes and disappears within 6 months.
WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVE SITUATIONS THAT MAY DEVELOP WHEN VACCINATED?
. Redness, swelling and tenderness at the vaccination site.
. Mild fever,
. Muscle pain,
.Allergic reaction (rare) may occur.
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