Begins the season of colds and flu. Weather forecasters promise a cold winter, and epidemiologists from three types of influenza that are circulating in our country. How serious ozhidaetsya flu epidemic, what are the possible complications and is there a vaccine?
- THREE INFLUENZA-2018
- FLU VACCINES 2018-2019 IN UKRAINE
- RULES OF VACCINATION
- TOP 5 RULES OF PREVENTION
During the first autumn cold, there is a surge colds. In most cases, we catch cold because of their own unpreparedness: you go outside dressed for the weather, then accidentally step into a puddle unusually cold.
But if in summer, soaked to the bone in the rain, we did that sneeze in the fall, such incidents end with the cold. Where’s the cold? The surface of our body is inhabited by a multitude of microorganisms, and the environment, a lot of them. This includes both civilians and pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
But to get sick, only germs is not enough: you need to let the immune system. But it is against the background of hypothermia is weak and the infection immediately begin the attack. There is another regularity: once in the group, children are beginning to share not only experiences of the summer, but their individual microflora. Contacts because there are close enough! Children hug and play one tune together and in turn inflate the ball.
If the body of one child pathogenic or opportunistic bacteria and viruses behave quietly, then, once to another, can cause disease. Colds always occurs under the influence of the virus, but usually develops on the background of hypothermia that weakens the immune system.
Conclusion: the common Cold and flu are viral diseases that the body copes. However, if malfunction of the immune system (which is due to hypothermia) the viruses enter the body and multiply in it, provoking the development of the disease with characteristic symptoms.
Important!
Scientists have counted more than 350 viruses that can cause the autumn and winter infections. So why so much noise around the flu? Mainly because of frequent severe complications. Improper or delayed treatment of the flu can pose a real threat to life. It is especially dangerous for young children. And that’s why we never tire of repeating: it is better not to hurt than to heal.
Three influenza virus 2018:Michigan, Singapore, B/Colorado
This year in Ukraine will rage from three influenza virus. This virus type Michigan (H1N1), Singapore (H3N2) virus and B/Colorado. This information extends the Ministry of health of Ukraine, referring, in particular, and on forecasts of experts of the world health organization.
Professor Alla Mironenko, head of the Department of respiratory and other viral infections of the Institute of epidemiology and infectious diseases named gromashevskiy of NAMS of Ukraine says that compared to the last epidemiological season the current will be much harder.
The main virus that will circulate on the territory of Ukraine, will strain Singapore. Insignificant amount we watched it last season and expected this. Last season also circulated virus Michigan. He may appear this year since the kids were born that have never had contact with this virus. As for the virus type Colorado, if he will circulate in our country, in very small quantities. Mostly, this virus is circulating on the American continent.
According to statistics, which gives the Ministry of health, every year in Ukraine recorded up to 6 million infectious disease, and 98% of them are colds and the flu.
Flu vaccines 2018-2019 in Ukraine
For the epidemiological season 2018-2019 in Ukraine is expected to have three flu vaccines, one of which is already registered in the country. As for the second and third vaccines, the question of their implementation in the country is now considered.
Flu vaccine is already available in drugstores, where they can be purchased for your account and to be vaccinated in a medical facility.
When to get a flu shot? The best time for a flu shot is September-November, because this period is the midst of a flu epidemic. To do the vaccine too early is not recommended because high levels of antibodies in the blood lasting several months, after which the number of antibodies decreases. It may happen that the beginning of the epidemic in the blood will have low amount of antibodies. Can take root and start an epidemic. Vaccination during an epidemic, does not pose a risk to human health. If you, for example, will be grafted in today, and tomorrow catch the infection, the disease the vaccine will not worsen.
Unfortunately, Ukrainians are still not in a hurry to get vaccinated against the flu. The level of vaccination against influenza in the country is catastrophically low and amounts to only 0.5%. However, experts say that vaccination is much cheaper not only for citizens, but for the country as a whole. Thus, to treat the patient from flu on average takes from 400 to 3000 UAH, while the dose of the vaccine costs only 200 USD. If to take into account the damage caused by the flu in the hospital, it becomes obvious how important is vaccination against influenza.
I would recommend the elderly, persons with chronic diseases and children to be vaccinated. The virus of type mi are dangerous to small children and individuals with risk factors such as pregnancy, obesity, diabetes, asthma and other diseases.
Rules of vaccination
Vaccination should be done ahead of time about a month before the expected outbreak. Before vaccination need to consult a doctor.
Do not be afraid of vaccinations all that is on the mind, ends well. For vaccination against the flu is better to take vaccine from a good, reliable and reputable manufacturer then the immune system will be strong, and side effects can not be afraid. Just add for whom flu vaccination is mandatory, and for whom not.
Studies show that more likely to suffer from complications of influenza are children with the weakened health, the elderly and those who have chronic diseases. The risk factors must consider the doctor. He is able to weigh the pros and cons. Therefore, to make a decision about the need for vaccination need not independently, and together with the doctor. And consider another important factor: by surrounding a child (or another person at risk of) non-immunized individuals, we can protect him from the disease, not even making the vaccine.
The same applies to the elderly. If your family has elderly people with serious chronic diseases, previewsize from the flu, you first minimize the likelihood of virus transmission within the family. So you protect your elderly relatives from the flu, which at this age and chronic disease can give serious complications or death.
Last year from complications of the flu have died 7 people in our country. You might think that this is an extremely low mortality rate. However, as experts assure, such statistics can not be trusted. It’s possible that heart attacks in the elderly, strokes, internal bleeding and other acute disorders could develop because of the flu after the recovery of the patient. However, doctors have not be able to conclude that death was due to influenza, because the man died of a heart attack, stroke or other incompatible with life disease.
Top 5 rules of prevention
In addition to vaccination, each of us can minimize the likelihood of getting the flu by using basic rules. Here are five recommendations that will help you to protect your body from disease:
- Get enough sleep. One of the main recommendations not only in the autumn-winter season, but for life. Our immune system is so arranged that it is experiencing serious disruption, when you have trouble sleeping. So give your body a full 7-8 hour sleep. A rested body is much more efficient opposed to infectious agents, whether viruses or bacteria.
- Provide yourself with a balanced diet. Probably not the best time for dieting. Now any stress to the body is undesirable, so a significant dietary restrictions will only harm. Eat more vegetables, fruits, natural meat, fish and dairy products. So you provide your body with all necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Pay attention to protein foods. As is known, immunoglobulins, which are produced in our body in response to infection are proteins. For their products need essential amino acids, which are contained in protein-rich foods meat, fish, eggs, spinach, beans.
- Do not overdo it with the sport. We all know how important health activities. But during cold snaps it is important not to overdo it and not to exhaust your body serious congestion. At this time, better to play sports, yoga, Pilates, dance and other types of physical activity that will also bring you pleasure. By the way, good prevention of influenza and colds will be sex, after which the body is a release of endorphins happy hormones that are beneficial acting on the immune system.
- Protect yourself from the virus. We often get the flu after contact with sick people. Therefore, if possible, avoiding crowded places. We understand that in an urban setting is almost impossible. We all visited supermarkets, many take public transportation and so on. In this regard, if your job is close to home, then it is better to walk. It is noteworthy that the virus infected on the street is almost impossible due to the low concentration of viral particles. But indoors of viral particles per cubic metre, much more than in open space. Also remind you that often you get infected by touching face with your hands. On your hands the precipitated viral particles, which you fail to the Airways. So the virus enters the body and if your immune system is weakened, then wait for the first symptoms of sore throat, coughing, sneezing and fever. So try not to touch your face with your hands and wash your hands often. If you are not able to wash my hands, the special disinfectant gels that you can buy at any pharmacy, to help you.
- Moisturize and ventilate. How often do you ventilate the room in which you spend time, be it office or home? Unfortunately, in winter, many do not ventilate the house, fearing the cold air flows than making a big mistake. Even if the room is a sick man, to ventilate a must. So you reduce the concentration of viral particles in the room and fill it with fresh air with more oxygen. Another recommendation install a humidifier at home. So it turns out that the surge in the incidence of colds and flu, falls exactly on the heating period. At this time in our homes the air becomes dry, which leads to the dryness of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. So the virus penetrates inside much faster without encountering on its path of obstacles in the nasal cavity.
And one more recommendation, but in case you are sick do not carry the disease on their feet. So you are making things worse for not only yourself but for everyone around you. Remember that rooting you need at home, wrapped in a warm blanket and providing myself a generous drink. If necessary, take special medicines away from heat, sore throat, cough and other symptoms of flu and colds. It is not necessary to buy drugs on their own. Always consult your doctor.
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