1- WHAT IS FLU
Influenza, also known as Flu, is an acute and contagious infection of the respiratory tract.
It occurs with 3 types of Mixovirus Influenza.
It occurs in pandemics (a region or continent) or epidemics (can travel around the world) during the winter months, especially in cold weather.
When epidemics occur, it reaches its highest level in 2-3 weeks and subsides within 1 month
2-WHY IT OCCURS IN WINTER MONTHS
The disease is winter due to the decrease in body resistance in cold weather and the fact that people can more easily transmit influenza to their surroundings through droplet infection in closed places such as kindergartens, schools, cinemas and public transportation vehicles.
3-HOW DO WE KNOW WE HAVE THE FLU
Flu occurs after an incubation period of 24-48 hours; It occurs with sudden chills, shivering, fever rising to 38 - 40 degrees, weakness, headache, muscle and back pain (especially back, rib and waist pain), cough, pharyngitis, sore throat, runny nose, watery eyes.
The symptoms subside within a few days, but fatigue, weakness and cough may continue for a few more days.
Swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck may be observed in young children.
In some cases, cough. , weakness and fatigue may continue for a long time.
4- WHO GET THE FLU
Although the chance of catching flu is high in all segments of society, young children, people with weak immune systems and patients. Healthcare personnel who have frequent contact are at risk of catching the flu more frequently.
5- WHAT ARE THE WAYS OF TRANSMISSION?
Flu is what we call droplet infection, when a person infects the other person with saliva droplets or the sick person passes through water. It spreads by infecting the other person as a result of using a glass from which he drinks or not washing his hands and face.
6- WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT THE FLU
A person with the flu should definitely rest at home and, if possible, use public transportation. and Not using crowded places used by the public. He must wear a mask, wash his hands and face and keep them clean.
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Drinking plenty of fluids
Fever-reducing medications
Painkillers
Decongestant nose drops to open blocked nostrils
7- WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO FLU GERMS IN PUBLIC AREAS?
INVOLVED IN PUBLIC SPACES?
As mentioned above, when there is a flu epidemic, one should either not go to public areas or try to be protected by wearing a mask.
8-WHAT IS THE DANGER SIZE OF THE FLU?
Although the disease concerns all ages, it can be dangerous and fatal in young children and the elderly with chronic diseases.
20 million people died in the Pandemic that occurred in 1918.
Pandemics seen in 1957, 1968 and 1978 spread all over the world, starting from China.
Mixovirus Influenza has 3 types.
The disease either occurs in one continent or region (epidemic) or can travel around the world (pandemic).
The most important feature of the virus. It also has the ability to show antigenic changes.
The virus settles in the respiratory tract epithelium and causes inflammation and epithelial destruction.
9-IF ONE PERSON IN THE FAMILY HAS FLU, WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT INFECTING THEM TO OTHERS?
Paying attention to hand and face cleanliness
Not using cups, plates, forks, etc. used by sick people
Not kissing sick people
Avoiding close contact
Wearing a mask
10- WHAT ARE THE TREATMENT METHODS
Antipyretic analgesics (painkillers), Decongestant nasal drops, cough medicines when necessary, antibiotics, plenty of water and bed rest, vaccination for children and the elderly. application
11- CAN YOU GIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FLU VACCINE?
Patients at risk for flu, those with immune system deficiency Vaccination is recommended for sick patients, the elderly and healthcare personnel every year towards autumn.
Since the vaccine is prepared in chicken embryos, it should not be administered to people who are allergic to chicken and eggs.
12- REGARDING SIDE EFFECTS IN THOSE WHO HAVE THE FLU VACCINE. DISCOMFORTS ARE EXPRESSED (SUCH AS RUNNING NOSE, FLU AND SIMILAR) AND IT IS ALLEGED THAT THESE COMPLAINTS CONTINUE DURING THE WINTER. WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THIS?
As I mentioned above, since the flu vaccine is prepared in chicken embryos, its application may cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to chicken and eggs.
Other side effects of the flu vaccine are:
Tenderness at the vaccination site
Weakness, Muscle aches
Rarely, muscle cramps
13- DOES THE FLU VACCINE'S PROTECTION EFFECT FROM FLU VARY DEPENDING ON PERSON?
Definitely yes, and it may not even be effective at all. Because the vaccine is prepared from the virus of a year ago. Influenza virus is a virus that changes shape very quickly. Therefore, the vaccine antigen prepared for the Influenza virus of a year ago changes type after a year and the vaccine is not always effective.
14- IS IT POSSIBLE TO SAY THAT A PERSON WHO HAS A FLU VACCINE WILL NOT GET THE DISEASE?
Explained. It's not possible the way I am. Influenza virus is a mobile virus that travels around the world. The disease, which started in China, spreads to Europe, then to America and back to China.
In other words, the Virus that appears as A1 in China can turn into A2 type Virus in Europe and A3 when it comes to America. For this reason, it is not always possible to get definitive results from vaccination.
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