2023-12-23 04:24:00
Keypoint:
- Symptoms of influenza and COVID-19 are similar. and have a chance of being infected together If infected with COVID together with the flu This will cause a higher risk of severe illness and a greater chance of death.
- If infected with both influenza and COVID-19, you should see a doctor immediately for treatment, and currently the influenza vaccine can be administered along with the COVID vaccine. You can inject it on the same day. No need to keep distance
- Every time I’m sick If you have symptoms of high fever, headache, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, please have your ATK checked as well because they may not be flu symptoms. But is it COVID-19 or both diseases?
When entering the winter or rainy season, many people tend to flu or influenza which is a very widespread disease coupled with the spread of infection COVID-19 Therefore there is even more concern. This is because the symptoms of both diseases are quite similar. The patient will have a fever of 38-40 degrees, cough, sore throat, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches.
There will be slightly different symptoms in people infected with COVID-19. There won’t be a lot of mucus. It also spreads to others from contact with sick people when they cough and sneeze as well.
From a study from the United States and China found People who are sick with COVID-19 will have a 20-80% chance of getting other infections, and co-infection with COVID-19 has been found to be Influenza A There is an increased chance of causing complications of the disease. Co-infection is the cause of up to 29-55% of deaths. In Thailand, it was found that there were 33 times more cases of influenza than COVID-19, with deaths as high as 2% worldwide.
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Influenza VS Covid: What are the differences in symptoms?
‘Flu symptoms’ Illness caused by a viral infection They can be found in every season. But in winter, the risk is two times higher than normal. It’s important to take care of yourself properly when you’re sick with the flu. It is to reduce the chance of complications. That may result in serious harm. such as respiratory tract infections
flu symptoms The obvious ones are as follows.
- The patient will have symptoms of acute fatigue.
- Loss of appetite, nausea
- severe headache
- Influenza patients will have pain in their arms and legs, joint pain, pain around their eyes, and body aches.
- High fever 39-40 degrees
- Sore throat, red throat, clear mucus flowing
- Dry cough, body becomes hot and red, eyes red.
- Vomiting or diarrhea, fever for 2-4 days, then gradually subsides, but the stuffy nose and throat pain remain. It usually goes away in 1 week.
‘COVID-19’ is a contagious disease caused by a virus. SARS-CoV-2 Causes symptoms of respiratory illness This causes the patient to have severe pneumonia that can lead to death. It can now spread from person to person from coughing, sneezing, or contact with the secretions of sick people.
COVID-19 symptoms The ones that stand out include:
- High fever, more than 37.5 degrees Celsius
- Fatigue, easily tired
- Dry cough, sore throat, mucus
- Headache, dizziness, nausea
- body aches
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty breathing, labored breathing
- The nose cannot smell, the tongue cannot taste.
When should you see a doctor if you have the flu?
- Fever for more than 24 hours
- Gave medicine to reduce fever but it is still more than 5 degrees.
- Panting or difficulty breathing
- Symptoms lasting more than 7 days
- The tips of the hands and the tips of the feet are green.
- The child does not drink enough water or eats enough food.
- The child is depressed and does not play.
- The child’s fever subsides but he is unable to breathe.
Adults who have the flu should see a doctor.
- Panting or difficulty breathing
- Fever for more than 24-48 hours’
- Chest pain or tightness
- Dizzy, faint, confused, dizzy
- Vomiting, unable to eat
Check ‘Influenza’: Who should get vaccinated?
Influenza It is caused by the influenza virus (Influenza virus). It is found in all genders and all age groups. It spreads greatly during the rainy and winter seasons. It is transmitted through coughing, sneezing, or breathing together. The incubation period is 1-4 days. What are the symptoms of influenza?
Symptoms of influenza and COVID-19 are similar. and have a chance of being infected together If infected with COVID together with the flu It will increase the risk of severe illness and death. Therefore, you should inject.influenza vaccinetogether too
- Young children aged 6 months – 3 years
- Pregnant women, 4 months and older
- Elderly people aged 65 years and over
- People with chronic diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/asthma/heart disease/stroke/kidney failure/diabetes/cancer receiving chemotherapy)
- mentally handicapped person who cannot help themselves
- Immunocompromised people Thalassemia disease (and those infected with HIV who have symptoms)
- Obesity, weighing more than 100 kg (BMI > 35 kg/sq m.)
Influenza is more scary than you think. Get vaccinated against influenza The best way to prevent influenza is ‘Vaccination’ strengthens the body’s immune system by getting vaccinated against influenza once a year.
Side effects of the flu vaccine that you should know
Slight pain at the injection site and will disappear within 2 days. General symptoms include fever, body pain, and 6-12 hours after the injection and last for 1-2 days. Some people may have a rash, hives, and swollen lips.
While having the above symptoms, ATK should be checked urgently as well. For anyone with upper respiratory symptoms, if symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, red eyes, rash, loose diarrhea, or severe throat pain, get an ATK test immediately or whenever you have a fever. without having any other symptoms or have warning signs of dengue fever You should immediately see a doctor for further diagnosis and treatment. and to prevent severe complications that may be life-threatening.
4 ways to take care of yourself when you have the flu
If found to be infected with COVID-19 How to do it?
You should follow the following instructions.
- Isolate from other people for 5 days and take medication to treat symptoms.
- After 5 days, there was no fever and overall symptoms improved. meet another person Live life normally But wear a mask.
- If you still have a fever, your symptoms do not improve. It is recommended that the isolation be increased to 10 days.
- Tested ATK and the results were negative (-) both times. You can take off your mask.
- You can remove the mask after 10 days have elapsed since symptoms appeared.
Covid is still with us. People with symptoms should be tested with ATK if they test positive (+) and find themselves Be a high-risk group, such as being in group 608 or having low immunity. It is recommended to go to the hospital and see a doctor to receive medicine. and recommend that you should receive the booster vaccine If the last dose of vaccination was more than 6 months ago
Protect yourself from Covid.
Preventing and reducing the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus can be done using methods that we already know, including:
- Wearing a mask
- Wash your hands often.
- Avoid crowded places
- Keep a minimum distance of 2 meters from other people.
- Monitor and monitor your symptoms if you have a fever.
However, currently the influenza vaccine can be administered along with the COVID vaccine. You can inject it on the same day. No need to keep distance If you always observe symptoms of illness in yourself and those you love, check ATK yourself first. If you have a high fever, don’t be complacent. You should take him to see a doctor immediately.
Therefore, ifInfected with both COVID-19 and influenza able to take care of oneself With the flu vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccine To prevent the risk of contracting both of these infections at the same time.
refer: Department of Disease Control Phyathai Hospital, Paolo Hospital
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