INFLUENZA =DD

What is influenza?
Respiratory disease caused by a highly contagious virus, there are three different types of viruses (A, B, C) which can mutate (change), and there are several subtypes. It is more common in fall and winter. It is important because it affects all ages, and major mutations of the virus usually causes serious complications and even death in a large number of people, often children and the elderly.

How is influenza spread?
From person to person through secretions from the nose and mouth (coughing, sneezing, talking, singing) or by direct contact (hands, when the patient does not wash them, kissing). It is highly infectious (3-7 days after onset of symptoms) and more risky when it occurs indoors (rooms, kindergartens, schools, nursing homes, shelters, etc.). It is estimated that an epidemic before it could travel the world in a period of 3 to 6 months.

What are the signs or symptoms to suspect influenza?
Sudden onset (the patient remembers well the time of onset) with fever, headache, pain in muscles and joints, fatigue, watery eyes, sore throat and cough.

General ecommendations:

1. Keep warm and avoid sudden temperature changes.

2. Eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A and C (carrot, papaya, guava, orange, tangerine, lime, lemon and pineapple).

3. Wash hands frequently, especially after contact with patients.

4. Avoid exposure to air pollution, not smoking indoors or around children, elderly or sick people.
What steps are recommended for those suffering from influenza?

1. Stay home, avoid going to workplaces, schools or places where concentrations of people there (theaters, cinemas, bars, buses, subways, nightclubs, parties, etc). This will prevent others from becoming infected through you.

2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when talking, coughing, sneezing. This will prevent the people around you sick.
3. Avoid touching eyes, mouth and nose because the virus is spread when a person touches a contaminated object and then touching the eyes, mouth or nariz.4. Influenza can be prevented through the application of a vaccine that is prepared according to the type of virus circulating in the world), each year.5 immunization requirements. Avoid dust and smoke snuff and other substances that can interfere with breathing and makes children more likely to get sick.

FROM: CHRISTIAN PORFIRIO BAYARDO MARTINEZ ..2B NUMBER "4" D: