Prevention of influenza in several steps

In small children , the chronically ill and elderly flu may require hospitalization and even intensive care
Now the child is clear that not all coughing and nose ejection flu. Because the real flu is a disease of character that occurs very clearly and emphatically . Begins suddenly with chills and fever, severe headache , complete fatigue, pain in joints and muscles of the body. In the following days may be added to cough , sore throat , conjunctivitis, herpes and a range of other symptoms and complications. In small children , the chronically ill and the elderly flu may require hospitalization and even intensive care . The reasons for hospitalization are the most frequently associated with pneumonia , and respiratory failure , by problems of the cardiovascular system , kidney infections , neurological complications such as meningitis and encephalitis . Therefore, measures against influenza should begin in the fall and continue throughout the season risk that our latitudes is from November to December to March-April .
before the season
A healthy lifestyle with plenty of outdoor activities appropriate to the age and activity nutrition, sufficient sleep strengthens immunity and prepare the body for the winter. Specific prevention is possible by influenza vaccine. It is particularly recommended for the chronically ill and the elderly. However, the injection should be done at least a month before the alleged pandemic wave in order to have time to work the body immunity. The role of the compositions in Polyvitamins and minerals is important in the uniform feeding and in certain diseases. Healthy people can easily obtain the necessary vitamins from food.
During the epidemic
Flu is transmitted very easily from person to person through tiny particles that are released when sneezing and coughing. They fall into the mouth, nose and eyes of others and the virus enters their body . A patient can infect an entire bus. When declared epidemic is well -risk groups not to visit crowded places like public transport at peak hours , hospitals, cinemas, theaters, crowded stores. Mask nose and mouth provides some protection , but must be changed for two hours and not reused. Hands should be washed after every ride home.
When sick at home
Possible to isolate in a separate room where no other sleeping family members. All rooms to be ventilated regularly. Blowing the nose and drying hands and face only be used towels to be collected in a separate plastic bag . Patient to eat in separate containers , and for him to enter a mask . When he walked in the other rooms , putting a mask. If the house is close to whom the risk of infection is high, may adopt prophylactic An influenza preparation , such as rimantadine , for 1 month after consultation with your GP.
If you become ill
The earlier start a specific treatment against the virus , the disease being controlled effectively . The formulations containing paracetamol and vitamin C , relieve symptoms , but does not stop the propagation of the influenza virus . Adoption of specific preparations against influenza should be initiated as described by the manufacturer and after a consultation with a doctor within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. In Bulgaria, for decades a positive experience with rimantadine , which in the 60s was first provided for the army. Treatment should be complemented by mandatory staying in bed, drinking plenty of fluids , vitamin E ( in adolescents 14 years and older ) , and some immunomodulators . According additional complaints may be accepted syrups , drops and tablets against temperature , cough, sore throat , stuffy nose. Sometimes recovery from the flu takes a few weeks because the disease is a serious challenge to the body. Proper and timely treatment is the best defense against complications .