Mom's chicken soup is not suitable for this year's flu. Sadly, so far this season, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data show that the flu has killed 20 children, a number that could increase in the coming months. In contrast, during the same period last year, there were only three cases of flu-related deaths among children. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not track adult deaths from the flu, they said that the number of hospitalizations for this year's epidemic is also increasing. In the first week of January, the cumulative incidence of influenza-related hospitalization was 22.7 per 100,000, twice the previous week. Compared with last year, the hospitalization rate was only 7 per 100,000 people in the same period of time.
This year's flu epidemic may only reappear at the peak of suffering, so things may get worse. (Source: demaerre / iStock / GettyImages) In addition, in the 13 years of tracking the flu in the CDC, the epidemic is by far the most common epidemic, time Report. “This is the same color on the chart for the first year of our entire continental United States, which means that activities in the continental United States are prevalent at this time,” said Dr. Dan Jernigan, Director of the CDC Influenza Division.
So why is the flu so embarrassing? Every year, different influenza viruses are prevalent. This year, H3N2 is underway. As Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told National Geographic magazine, “H3N2 has historically been a bad person in influence.” He also explained that people are exposed to H3N2 compared to other strains. Less tendencies, which means they are less likely to build immunity.
There are also flu vaccine problems, experts say only about 30 percentages are valid. the reason? The vaccine was grown in eggs, and "when this year's vaccine is being hatched, the virus mutates during its growth and becomes less effective," according to National Geographic magazine.
It is said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommend that if you have not been vaccinated, especially considering that the flu season can last until May. Once you get the flu shot, the protective antibody will take another two weeks to get started. Also, check out these tips for fighting the flu.
If you do this, if you have flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose, body aches, etc.), get a prescription for your antiviral medication immediately. "Research shows that influenza antiviral drugs work best when they start treatment within two days of illness," the CDC said on its website.
If you are already ill, stay away from work! Your colleague will thank you.
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