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Another Deadly Virus Disturbing USA And Some Other Countries by Cyberkinghamzat(m): 12:24pm On May 23, 2020 |
FLU. What is flu? Flu also referred to as Influenza is a deadly infections cause by virus, it affects nose, lungs and throat. Young children, adults, pregnant women, people with chronic disease or poor immune system are often infected. Flu is a seasonal infection, In The United States of America, Flu season occurs within the fall and winter. Seasonal influenza is an acute and recurring respiratory illness known since times of yore, occurring especially, during winter months and having an elevated effect on public health worldwide. The disease has high morbidity rates for people of all ages and particularly high mortality rates for youngsters, adults over 60 years old, patients with chronic illnesses and pregnant women. Prevention control strategies include vaccination using inactivated, subunit or genetically modified virus vaccines. Influenza in humans is caused by two subtypes of influenza virus A and one among influenza virus B. How is flu dangerous? As a result of flu, people with poor immune system may develop complications (such as pneumonia) which may cause death. What's Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection that attack lung during which the airways become inflamed, and thus, the air sacs of the lungs become crammed with fluids. Facts about flu. Spreads easily. Partly preventable by vaccine Usually self treatable Short term — Flu may get cured within 2 weeks or less for people with good immune system. How it spreads. By touching a contaminated surface (Blanket) By Saliva (Kissing or shared drinks) Skin-Skin contact (Handshake, Hug) By airborne respiratory droplets (Coughs or sneezes) How will you know if you've got infected (Symptoms)? Below are some feel and symptoms that someone who've been contracted with flu will be feeling. Runny Nose. Chill. Muscle aches. Headaches Cough Fatigue Fever. Emergency warning signs of flu. Conduct a doctor if you're experiencing any of those warnings signs. Children Trouble breathing, or fast breathing. Bluish lips or face. Chest pain. Muscle pain. No tears when crying. Rips pulling in with each breath. Dehydration (There won't be urine for 8 hours, dry mouth). Seizures. Fever or cough that improves but then worsen. Fever above 104 °F (ca. 40 °C). Adults. Persistent of pain within the chest or abdomen. Persistent of dizziness, inability to arouse. Seizures. Difficulty breathing. No urinating. Weakness or unsteadiness. Worsening of chronic medical conditions. Fever or cough that improves then worsen. Treatments As I've mentioned earlier, flu is an infection that may be cured within short period, so don't be too afraid if you've got infected. The symptoms may last for shorter period or less for folk who have had a flu shot ("Flu shot" is a vaccines developed to cure Flu) symptoms may last long for other people, they may even still feel fatigued when symptoms resolved. Other Recommended Treatments Include; Drug. Medications. Palliative Care — one among the effective Ways to cure flu is, “Rest” so, rest often. There are particulars folks that are at increased risk for complications from influenza. These folks include: Pregnant women. 65 years or older. The very young. People with chronic illness (e.g. Asthma, heart disease). People with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher. Above mentioned people may have weakened immune system and at risk for the complications of Pneumonia, which may be deadly. This is not a medical advice, so consult a doctor for proper medical advice. How Long Does it Last? As I've mentioned earlier on this article, flu may be a short-term infection that may be cured within the short range of time. Flu could also be a short-term infection for several healthy people with good system (Immune System fights it off). When is the flu season? Flu season occurs in the United States of America in the fall and winter period, in most of the times, flu activity between December and February but activity can last as late as May. How you'll prevent yourself from getting infected (Precautions). Practice healthiness. Maintain your immune system. Try flu antiviral drugs. Quit smoking. Get a flu shot. What's flu shot? Flu shot also referred to as Influenza vaccines or flu jabs are vaccines that are developed to fight against (Cure) influenza viruses. New versions are developed twice during a year because the influenza virus rapidly changes. The most effective way to prevent yourself and your family from influenza is to get, “Flu shot” as flu may last for shorter period or less for people who have had a flu shot, symptoms may last long for other people, they'll even still feel fatigued when symptoms resolved. Source:- https://healthbodywise.com/flu-symptoms-and-treatment |
Re: Another Deadly Virus Disturbing USA And Some Other Countries by CanadaOrBust: 12:25pm On May 23, 2020 |
Flu? |
Re: Another Deadly Virus Disturbing USA And Some Other Countries by Enoch07: 12:26pm On May 23, 2020 |
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Re: Another Deadly Virus Disturbing USA And Some Other Countries by Denique(f): 12:28pm On May 23, 2020 |
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Re: Another Deadly Virus Disturbing USA And Some Other Countries by Heffalump(m): 1:05pm On May 23, 2020 |
CanadaOrBust: Yes, Flu is just ordinary catarrh we have in Africa that hardly kills anyone. Covid-19 is another type of flu disease but it's highly contagious and deadly. |
Re: Another Deadly Virus Disturbing USA And Some Other Countries by CanadaOrBust: 1:40pm On May 23, 2020 |
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Re: Another Deadly Virus Disturbing USA And Some Other Countries by Kobojunkie: 7:36pm On May 23, 2020 |
Heffalump:That is a bloody lie, and you know it! |
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