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The authorities expect that the swine flu (H1N1), we saw last spring, maybe again in autumn, along with seasonal influenza. While the seasonal flu vaccine was recommended in general for October-November this year, the recommendation has not changed. The American Academy of Pediatrics has made a declaration that the influenza vaccine must be for all children aged 6 months, when it becomes available, again in August.
Apart from seasonal influenzaVaccine, the H1N1 vaccine is also recommended. However, it is not yet available, although every effort is made in October, a safe and effective H1N1 vaccine available as soon as half.
July 29, 2009, an Advisory Committee Immunization Practices (ACIP), a CDC advisory committee recommends that the vaccine against the H1N1 influenza that people are made available through the following five groups:
- Pregnant Women
- Workers Health andEmergency responders
- People care for children under 6 months of age
- Children and adolescents from 6 months to 24 years
- Persons aged 25-64 years with pre-existing conditions (eg asthma, diabetes)
Together, these groups would equal about 159 million people.
Preventing ill with influenza
Each year 36,000 people die from seasonal influenza. The H1N1 virus may contribute to morbidity, mortality and much more. SincePrevention can be a long way to vaccinate themselves against influenza when the vaccine is available.
Strengthen the immune system through proper rest, a healthy diet and daily exercise.
If you are sick with flu
The CDC recommends that people with influenza-like illness to stay home at least until 24 hours after they are free of fever (100 ° F or 37.8 ° C). In other words, if you are sick with flu and fever, stay away from other people in an effortto contain the infection.
Treatment of symptoms
The influenza virus causes upper respiratory symptoms like fever, intense, stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches, runny nose, sore throat and cough. It 'very important to stay with the treatment of fever, are comfortable and hydrated treat symptoms if necessary.
FEVER
Fever stimulates the immune system to fight the flu virus in order to deal only if it is high (102 F or higher) or if the fever will give you chills and you feelmiserable. Remember that your body uses more water, if you have a fever, drink plenty to prevent dehydration, such as dehydration slows the healing process.
HEADACHE & body aches
Headache may be the result of fever or viral infections. Please treat it with acetaminophen or ibuprofen and rest.
Sore throat
remove moisture and the emulsion is your sore throat. Hot tea with honey will do the trick.
Vitamin C is very effective in pain stunningThroat, so drink orange juice and eat fruits rich in vitamin C, such as grapes, oranges and strawberries. Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that is effectively anti-inflammatory pain and neck.
may be, of course, the old-fashioned throat gargle with warm water and salt to older children and adults are offered. For those who keep the salt water is unacceptable, an alternative would be to drink chamomile as anti-inflammatoryProperties.
COUGH
blast cough are not very effective, and can be dangerous for small children. Studies have shown that honey better to suppress cough dextromethorphan (DM works), which in many cough medicines. I recommend usually a teaspoon of honey, not every 2 hours for children from the age of one year (younger children should consume as honey can contain spores of botulism) and adults. Honey can be consumed at the spoon, stir in tea or on toast drizzled with butter,Pancakes, or biscuits.
Studies show that chicken soup is very effective in breaking up mucus in the airways so that helps to control cough and stuffy nose.
Most people recover in 1-2 weeks, flu symptoms. However, a significant number of infected people develop flu complications, such as an ear or sinus infection, pneumonia or encephalitis. In addition, influenza can worsen chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease, or COPD. Beyonda remarkable effort that accompanies the flu can last for 3-4 weeks.
If a health care provider
Medical evaluation if:
- Have chronic illnesses such as asthma, to develop heart disease, or COPD, and flu-like symptoms
- The fever lasts more than three days, or can not be controlled with a fever reducing medication
- The cough worsens
- You have chest pain or wheezing
- Other symptoms worsen or you are concerned in anyWay
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