Influenza
It is an seasonal disease, caused by an virus which leads to respiratory illness flu is highly contagious and is normally spread by the cough and sneeze of an infected person.
Causative organism
Influenza A and Influenza B – Cause seasonal Epidemics
Influenza c – Cause mild respiratory illness
Incubation period
* 1 to 4 days
Symptoms
Flu and cold symptoms may look same with runny and blocked nose, sore throat and cough but some symptoms of flu are different from a heavy cold.
* Cough
* High Temperature
* Sore throat
* Head ache
* Cold sweats and shivers
* Body aches
* Fatigue, Feeling exhausted
* In some cases nausea, vomiting & diarrhea also common
Management
* Antibiotics
* Antivirals
* Painkillers
* Avoid crowded place
* Stay at home
* Consume plenty of liquids
Risk factors
The risk and complications are higher in certain people
* Pregnant women
* Babies and young children
* The individuals with cardiovascular disease
* The people with asthma or bronchitis
* The low immune system function
Preventive measures
* Nasal – spray flu vaccine
*Seasonal flu shot
– Influenza (H3 N2 )Virus
-Influenza (H1 N2) Virus
* One B virus – The protection begins about 2 weeks after receiving the vaccination.
