[The Epoch Times, November 17, 2022](The Epoch Times reporter Wang ZhualabamaRoundup) The Alabama Department of Health (ADPH) reports that two adults and one child died in the fall as the virus continued to spread across the state.influenzarelated diseases. All regions of the state have seen a marked increase in influenza, with the incidence rate climbing from 10.9% in the week ended Oct. 24 to 11.54% last week, with more than 100 cases reported last week alone, mostly between the ages of 5 and 24, ADPH said. young people. The flu, which is particularly severe in young children, has led to a “surge in visits” at Children’s Hospital of Alabama.
Wes Stubblefield, a pediatrician and regional medical officer for the state Department of Public Health, said at a news conference,influenzaHighest flu rates seen early this season since the pandemic. American Academy of Pediatricsalabama“Flu clinic visits increased more than 10-fold between September and October and showed no signs of slowing down in the first five days of November,” said chapter president Nola Ernest. “
The ADPH recommends that all young children and adults over the age of 6 months get the flu vaccine for the best protection against the virus, adding that the vaccine is safe for adults 65 and older, children under 5, pregnant women, those with weakened immune systems , and people with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease are especially important.
In addition to the flu vaccine, which takes about two weeks to provide full protection, the CDC recommends the following precautions: avoid close contact with people who are sick; protect others by keeping as much distance as possible when sick; stay home when sick; Cover your coughs or sneezes with a tissue; wash your hands frequently; avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; practice other good health habits such as cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, getting enough sleep, exercising, drinking plenty of water and Eat nutritious food etc.
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