Some advice on protecting yourself from seasonal flu

This year's Health Ministry has provided 85 thousand vaccines against seasonal flu and 150 child vaccines based on the National Public Health Institution Plan, Kosovo reports.

Through the National Institute of Public Health, the distribution of these vaccines has begun at the main Centres of Family Medicine . . . the vaccination facilities in all municipalities in Kosovo, where citizens can be vaccinated.

The ministry called on the most endangered groups, such as chronically ill, and the elderly who are now taking advantage of vaccines for protection against seasonal flu.

How can you protect yourself from seasonal flu, and what is it?

The seasonal flu is an acute viral infection. It is transmitted directly from one person to the other through spray during coughing or sneezing and indirectly to touching objects contaminated with the seasonal flu virus.

How long does a sick person spread the flu to others?

The person infected with the flu virus can be infectious to others - a day before he is sick and 5 days after the flu.

In children, or people with lower immunity, the infection period may be a little longer.

Who is threatened by seasonal flu?

Anyone can be affected by the seasonal flu virus and spread it to others. But some people are at greater risk of being infected with the seasonal flu virus like:

• Young children under 5 years of age, especially until 2

• People 65 years old and older

• Women pregnant.

• People with chronic illnesses.

The common signs of seasonal flu are:

• High temperature

• Column

• The Pain

• Insulting

• Headache

• Diaries and vomiting

• stomach pain

• nose leaks

• muscle pain

Warning signs of emergency.

You should know that the disease usually lasts about a week POR to the doctor if:

Children show:

• Quick breath, or breathing problems
• Changing Skin Color
• Not consumed enough fluids
• They have fever with a tan
• Crushing the neck

Adults show:

• Challenges in breathing or panting
• Pain or pressure on chest or stomach
• Unexpected attention
• Mental Confusion
• Persistent vomiting

How do we protect ourselves from the seasonal flu virus?

We recommend three steps to combat the flu - the vaccine, the day - to - day precautions, and the treatment of antiviral drugs if the doctor recommends them.

I. Vaccination.

The vaccine protects the person himself and helps prevent the spread of the flu.

• In the months of October, December.

• The effect of the vaccine starts between 1 and 2 weeks after receiving

• The vaccine applies to the upper arm.

The flu virus vaccine is specifically recommended:

• Children Over 6 Months

• People over 50 years of age

• People with higher risk

• Health personnel

• Women pregnant

• Shepherds such as nest tutors, gardens, stewards of older men.

The vaccine against the flu virus is not recommended:

• People with an ulcer

• Acute temperature situation

• Children Under Six Months

II Daily Measures That Help prevent the spread of the flu virus
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• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use disinfectant.

• Avoid eye, nose, and mouth touch.

• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

• Eat Healthful

• Exercise

• Get enough sleep.

• Clean up and disinfect the facilities you live in

Consult your doctor for treatment with flu-related Barnat no
They're preemptive, but medical. They are used only if you are ill with the flu and need it
to be taken within 48 hours of the initial disease.

Attention, antivirals are provided only with a doctor's recommendation.

Counsel if you're sick with the flu:

• Stay at home.

• Stand Apart From Others

• Rest and use plenty of fluids

• Cover mouth and nose with bandages when coughing or sneezing

• Wash your hands well with soap and water after each cough or sneezing

• Inform your family and friends about your illness

• Avoid contact with people