Influenza, also known as flu is an infection that spreads so quickly. It attacks the nose, the lungs, and the throat. These together form the respiratory system. It is much more common and easily goes away on its own. However, in some cases, it is very severe and should not be ignored.
What are the symptoms of influenza?
Many people confuse flu and a cold. A cold comes slowly whereas flu comes so quickly. The signs of influenza make a person feel very sick. The symptoms are;
- Painful muscles.
- Very high fever.
- A headache.
- A cough that is so dry. It can go on for some days.
- A nose that is running.
- Feeling very tired.
- Pain in the eyes.
- Lastly, vomiting and diarrhea may happen but primarily in children.
So this is so common and many people are able to treat it at home. However, in other cases where it is severe, seek medical advice.
People at risk.
The virus that is in the flu travels in the air as droplets. Therefore, when people either sneeze or cough, they may infect other people. The infection spreads so quickly. People who are most at risk of catching it are;
- Infants especially from 1 month to around 5 months.
- Older adults who are above 60 years.
- Women who are heavily pregnant.
- Those with weak immune.
- People suffer from diseases such as asthma, diabetes, liver, and heart diseases.
- The people who have very heavy weight.
Why do we get Influenza?
The infection is spread through the air. Therefore, someone suffering from it may sneezes or cough leaving the infection in the air and infecting other people. One inhales the droplets or can pick up the germs by hand. They end up touching their nose and mouths.
There are different types of flu viruses. The body has antibodies that help us fight these viruses. Therefore one can easily resist the virus. However, some of these viruses are too strong for antibodies. The antibodies end up not protecting us.
Prevention.
Are you over half an year or older? Doctors really recommend that you get the flu vaccine once a year. This vaccine reduces the risk of the virus. It also helps prevent getting other diseases that are so serious. The great news is that recent vaccines help prevent at least four types of flu viruses.
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