63 baby has died from the flu epidemic in the USA: how not to get sick

In the US, more 10 children died of the flu, causing the total number of child deaths to be 63 cases, federal health officials reported on Friday, February 9, writes USA Today.

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In the latest reports, the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported the highest hospitalization rate due to influenza since the date of registration in the 2010 year. In addition, there is now the highest incidence of flu-like illness after the 2009 flu pandemic of the year.

“We don't know if we've reached the peak,” said Anne Schuchat, acting director of the CDC. — Increased flu activity can be observed for several more weeks. And although the death rate has not been extremely high, it is possible that it could increase.”

It's not clear why this flu season is so intense. As of February 3, the disease is still active in 48 states, and a high incidence rate is noted in the 43 of them.

The viral strain H3N2, which is common this year, causes a disease that is difficult to tolerate, and also the hardest to control during vaccination than other strains.

In previous flu seasons — not counting the pandemics caused by the new mutant viruses — an estimated CDC died to as many as 56 thousands of people. The vast majority of deaths occur in older people older than 65 years.

So, at the end of January of this year, 10% of deaths in the country were from influenza and pneumonia.

This year, the US flu season already lasts for 11 week. The average duration of illness is fixed at 16 weeks. Although there have been cases when the flu season lasted 20 weeks, health officials say.

If you feel symptoms such as:

• chills or fever;
• cough;
• a sore throat;
• feeling short of breath;
• muscle pains, body aches;
• headache;
• unreasonable tiredness

consult with your doctor as soon as possible to rule out or confirm the flu, and in any case obtain treatment recommendations.

The peak of the flu season in the US usually falls in February. Some states have already noted a reduction in the number of diseases. The CDC suggests that the flu season began earlier this year and may end earlier.

Doctors recommend flu shots to all people older than six months. However, this year the vaccine was effective only in 30% cases.

To the disease passed ...

Of course, it is better to get a flu shot beforehand. But if you did not have time to “vaccinate” before, vaccines are available now.

A single vaccine is not enough to prevent flu. People who lead a healthy lifestyle: eating right and trying to reduce stress levels are less susceptible to the flu virus. This is true for all ages.

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Sport, too, as it turned out, helps flu prevention a lot. Scientists from the University of Iowa found that the immune system of people who were involved in sports immediately after vaccination (for example, went for a jog or gym), responds faster and better to the vaccine than people who did not do any physical activity. This is explained by the fact that the training stimulated the blood with its white cells - leukocytes, fighting viruses, began to move faster through the body and neutralize suppressed influenza viruses injected with the vaccine.

During the flu epidemic, limit trips to cultural events where there are a lot of people, such as concerts.

Air travel can also trigger the disease: the air in the cabin of the aircraft circulates with the "common" microbes and viruses.

If you are in the same room with a person who coughs and sneezes, try to stay at least three meters away from the patient. Do not be afraid to appear impolite. Adequate people will understand your desire to protect themselves from the disease.

Touching the door handles, handrails in transport, money, or shaking someone's hand, try not to touch your eyes, nose, mouth - organs, where there is an open mucous membrane. Wash your hands as soon as possible.

If you do get sick, the main thing is not to let the disease take its course. Having discovered a strong weakness, chills and fever, do not postpone a visit to the doctor, especially if you are an elderly person and are at risk.

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