Seasonal influenza A cases increase in Argentina. According to him National Epidemiological Bulletinthe number of cases increased from the second half of May.
During that period, the cases increased by 225%. As reported by the Ministry of Health of the Nationthe increase was from 348 in the week of May 12 to 1,248.
Seasonal flu and the importance of the vaccine
Since the beginning of the year, there have been 41 deaths for this type of influenza. According to experts, the H3N2 seasonal flu virus, is one of the most common that circulates in the country. Furthermore, although it can cause mild symptoms, in the case of older people, pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses, etc., it can become complicated.
In this sense, it is important to apply the flu vaccinewhich is recommended to be during the first cold weather of the year, mainly for people people over 65 years of age and children from six monthsas well as people with chronic diseases (diabetics, cardiac and pulmonary) and with alterations of immunity.
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The flu vaccine can be administered to all people six months and older.
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How seasonal flu is transmitted
The influenza virus is transmitted to from particles emitted when coughing and sneezing. For this reason, the ventilation of spaces reduces the risk of contagion of both this disease and the COVID-19.
The flu has a period of short incubation, what’s about 2 to 5 days. In addition, it is highly contagious and the person who has it can begin to infect it from one day before the onset of symptoms until seven days later.
Seasonal flu symptoms
- High fever (38º or more).
- Headache.
- Decay.
- Cough.
- Sore throat.
- Nasal congestion.
- Muscle pain and general discomfort.
- Digestive symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may appear, more common in children.
