Seasonal Influenza: Complications, Symptoms, Prevention, and More

2023-08-09 07:58:29

seasonal influenza

The Makkah Al-Mukarramah Health Assembly explained the health complications of seasonal influenza, pointing to the importance of seeing a doctor if the cycle continues for more than two weeks.

Complications of seasonal influenza

The Makkah Al-Mukarramah Health Assembly said in an explanatory infographic that it published on its official account on Twitter that most people with seasonal influenza need nothing but rest at home, but when the disease increases in severity and persists for more than two weeks, a doctor must be seen, as taking medications within the first 48 hours helps. On preventing problems more than once.

Seasonal influenza causes some serious complications, including the following:

– Blood poisoning.

– asthma.

– Death.

– Inflammation of the lungs.

Heart problems.

Seasonal flu symptoms

– Runny nose.

– sore throat.

Muscle pain.

– headache.

Shivering and sweating.

Persistent, dry cough.

A temperature over 38.

Prevention of seasonal influenza

1- Get a flu shot at the beginning of winter.

2- Avoid close contact with the injured.

3- Sterilize surfaces and materials used frequently.

4- Wash your hands when touching your nose, mouth or eyes.

5- Get enough sleep.

6- Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

7- Drink more fluids.

8- Make sure to cover your mouth and nose when you cough.

Categories most vulnerable to seasonal influenza

– Those who are obese.

Health care workers.

People with chronic diseases or weak immunity.

– Pregnant.

– Children from 6 months to 5 years old.

Elderly people, 50 and over.

Categories prohibited from influenza vaccine

– If you had a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine in the past.

People with an egg allergy.

Children under 6 months of age.

– People with a severe or moderate fever, but it can be taken after the temperature has stabilized.

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