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Treatment for the Flu | Flu.gov - 0 views

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influenza

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  • treat flu symptoms without medication by:
  • Getting plenty of restDrinking clear fluids like water, broth, sports drinks, or electrolyte beverages to prevent becoming dehydratedPlacing a cool, damp washcloth on your forehead, arms, and legs to reduce discomfort associated with a feverPutting a humidifier in your room to make breathing easierGargling salt water (1:1 ratio warm water to salt) to soothe a sore throatCovering up with a warm blanket to calm chills
  • Decongestants can ease discomfort from stuffy noses, sinuses, ears, and chests
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  • ntiviral medications are prescription pills, liquids, or inhalers used to prevent or treat flu viruses. They are approved for adults and children one year and older.
  • seltamivir (Tamiflu), zanamivir (Relenza), amantadine (Symmetrel), and rimantadine (Flumadine).
  • ntiviral medications work best when started within the first two days of getting sick.
  • ot effective against viral infections like the flu.
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WHO | Influenza (Seasonal) - 0 views

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influenza seasonal

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  • cute viral infection that spreads easily from person to person.
  • irculate worldwide and can affect anybody in any age group.
  • peak during winter in temperate regions.
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  • severe illness and death in high risk populations.
  • 3 types of seasonal influenza viruses
  • A, B and C.
  • C influenza cases occur much less frequently than A and B.
  • circulate in all parts of the world.
  • Seasonal influenza spreads easily and can sweep through schools, nursing homes,
  • easonal influenza vaccines.
  • onset of high fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, severe malaise (feeling unwell), sore throat and runny nose. Cough can be severe and can last 2 or more weeks. Mo
  • as the incubation period, is about 2 days.
  • affect all population
  • only influenza A and B vi
  • such as chronic heart, lung, kidney, liver, blood or metabolic diseases (such as diabetes), or weakened immune systems.
  • children younger than age 2 years, adults aged 65 years or older, pregnant women, and people of any age with certain medical condition
  • businesses or towns.
  • infected droplets get into the air and another person can breathe them in and be exposed.
  • nnual attack rate estimated at 5%–10% in adults and 20%–30% in children.
  • about 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness, and about 250 000 to 500 000 deaths.
  • ost deaths associated with influenza occur among people age 65 or older.
  • . Clinics and hospital
  • during peak illness periods.
  • most effective way to prevent
  • vaccination.
  • WHO recommends annual vaccination for:
  • pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy children aged 6 months to 5 years elderly individuals (≥65 years of age) individuals with chronic medical conditions health-care workers.
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