The anxiety before the start of school is a necessary path for growth; The joy after the start of school is a beautiful departure for the future, but at the same time, we must face an undeniable fact: autumn and winter are the peak seasons for respiratory infectious diseases.
Schools are densely populated places, and as temperatures gradually decrease, people tend to gather indoors, providing convenient conditions for the spread of respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza.
Childcare institutions and primary and secondary schools are key places where influenza outbreaks are prone to occur. Over 90% of the reported influenza outbreaks in China each year occur in schools and daycare institutions. Suffering from influenza may cause children to miss classes and parents to be absent, bringing dual pressure to education and family.
1, What is influenza?
Influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus. Influenza virus is prone to mutation and has strong infectivity. The population is generally susceptible to influenza virus, and after infection, the systemic symptoms are often more obvious, mainly manifested as acute onset, high fever, headache, muscle soreness, fatigue, etc.
Children, the elderly, pregnant women or people with asthma, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases have a high risk of serious infection, which can lead to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multiple organ dysfunction, etc.
2, How to prevent influenza virus infection?
Getting vaccinated against influenza is the most economical and effective way to prevent influenza virus infection. The influenza virus is prone to mutation, and the influenza epidemic strains may change every year, so it is necessary to receive the influenza vaccine every year.
3, When should I get vaccinated?
Usually, after 2 to 4 weeks of receiving the flu vaccine, antibodies with protective levels can be produced, so immunization with the flu vaccine should be completed before the flu season arrives. If you haven't been vaccinated before the epidemic season, you can still get vaccinated throughout the epidemic season by checking the local health service information to make an appointment for vaccination. During the same flu season, individuals who have already received the flu vaccine do not need to receive it again.
Maintaining good hygiene habits and developing a healthy lifestyle can also help reduce the risk of infection.
Back to school season, prepare early. Please remember this catchphrase for flu prevention and control:
Open windows for regular ventilation and wear masks to prevent attacks.
Do not touch your mouth or nose with your hands, gather cautiously in crowded places.
Exercise to enhance immunity, don't forget to get vaccinated.
