Influenza virus causes seasonal flu disease, which is more common with the weather getting cold.
Influenza A (H1N1), known as swine flu and turned into a global epidemic in 2009, is now among the seasonal influenza that can be seen normally in humans.
How is the flu transmitted?
Respiratoryly transmitted viruses, coughing, sneezing, etc. droplets spread by sick individuals to other individuals.
How is the flu understood?
The flu manifests itself 1-3 days after the infection with the following symptoms,
• Throat ache
• Runny nose and congestion
• Fire
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Muscle and Joint Pain
• Tremors
• Children may have vomiting and diarrhea.
Influenza A (H1N1), known as swine flu and turned into a global epidemic in 2009, is now among the seasonal influenza that can be seen normally in humans.
How is the flu transmitted?
Respiratoryly transmitted viruses, coughing, sneezing, etc. droplets spread by sick individuals to other individuals.
How is the flu understood?
The flu manifests itself 1-3 days after the infection with the following symptoms,
• Throat ache
• Runny nose and congestion
• Fire
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Muscle and Joint Pain
• Tremors
• Children may have vomiting and diarrhea.
What To Do Against Flu?
The cheapest and most effective way to prevent flu is to pay attention to hand hygiene.
Influenza can be dangerous for those in the risk group (pregnant women, nursing mothers, babies, children, the elderly, etc.) and should consult a doctor early.
Eating regular and healthy foods, especially consuming fresh vegetables and fruits, is important to prevent flu.
The cheapest and most effective way to prevent flu is to pay attention to hand hygiene.
Influenza can be dangerous for those in the risk group (pregnant women, nursing mothers, babies, children, the elderly, etc.) and should consult a doctor early.
Eating regular and healthy foods, especially consuming fresh vegetables and fruits, is important to prevent flu.
What to do when I get sick?
The physician should be consulted and the drug should not be used other than the physician's recommendation.
Antibiotic therapy does not benefit in flu and cold.
Wearing a mask when entering crowded environments can prevent the disease from transmitting to others.
Abundant fluid consumption and rest is necessary.
Disposable wipes should be used once during sneezing, coughing.
Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Mehmet Zeki AYDIN
Medilife Bağcılar Hospital
The physician should be consulted and the drug should not be used other than the physician's recommendation.
Antibiotic therapy does not benefit in flu and cold.
Wearing a mask when entering crowded environments can prevent the disease from transmitting to others.
Abundant fluid consumption and rest is necessary.
Disposable wipes should be used once during sneezing, coughing.
Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Mehmet Zeki AYDIN
Medilife Bağcılar Hospital