In Florida, the first child died of the flu this year
'15.10.2018'
Source: ABC Action News
The Florida State Department of Health (FDOH) has confirmed the first flu death in Florida this season.
A child who was not vaccinated against influenza died after the test was positive for influenza B.
This is the first flu-related pediatric death reported on the state this season (2018-19). The FDOH report did not indicate where the child died in Florida.
In addition, the report said that two new outbreaks of influenza or influenza-like illness (ILI) were reported in Hillsborough County. Both reported flashes occurred in a school or camp, but FDOH does not report specific locations.
FDOH says new outbreaks are expected in schools, camps, or kindergartens in the coming weeks. The department recommends an annual vaccination against influenza, stating that it is the most important step in protection.
The department also recommends taking preventive measures to prevent the spread of the flu.
If you feel symptoms such as:
- chills or fever;
- cough;
- a sore throat;
- feeling short of breath;
- muscle pains, body aches;
- headache;
- unreasonable tiredness
consult with your doctor as soon as possible to rule out or confirm the flu, and in any case obtain treatment recommendations.
A single vaccine is not enough to prevent flu. People who lead a healthy lifestyle: eating right and trying to reduce stress levels are less susceptible to the flu virus. This is true for all ages.
Sport, too, as it turned out, helps flu prevention a lot. Scientists from the University of Iowa found that the immune system of people who were involved in sports immediately after vaccination (for example, went for a jog or gym), responds faster and better to the vaccine than people who did not do any physical activity. This is explained by the fact that the training stimulated the blood with its white cells - leukocytes fighting viruses, began to move faster through the body and neutralize suppressed influenza viruses injected with the vaccine.
During the flu epidemic, limit trips to cultural events where there are a lot of people, such as concerts.
Air travel can also trigger the disease: the air in the cabin of the aircraft circulates with the "common" microbes and viruses.
If you are in the same room with a person who coughs and sneezes, try to stay at least three meters away from the patient. Do not be afraid to appear impolite. Adequate people will understand your desire to protect themselves from the disease.
Touching the door handles, handrails in transport, money, or shaking someone's hand, try not to touch your eyes, nose, mouth - organs, where there is an open mucous membrane. Wash your hands as soon as possible.
If you do get sick, the main thing is not to let the disease take its course. Having discovered a strong weakness, chills and fever, do not postpone a visit to the doctor, especially if you are an elderly person or are at risk.
