What’s so deadly about flu? With a bit of bed rest and paracetamol you will recover in a week or two, right?
But since last year, Australia has been suffering from the worst flu season in nearly a decade. The virus H3N2 originally called Influenza A (the most common type of flu) and recently it has been dubbed Aussie flu.
Appareantly most of the sufferers are children and the elderly who has weaker immune system, and here’s where flu can be deadly.
Is UK at the risk of contracting the Australian flu?
It is really possible because flu can easily enter our body. We can even spread flu germs when we speak.
Actually the best defence to avoid flu would be taking the vaccine, said Professor Paul Cosford, Medical Director, Public Health England.
Don’t worry, because every year the World Health Organization (WHO) make sure that the vaccine is suitable for the type of flu in any given season. And of course, this year’s flu jab is designed to against H3N2 as well as some other strains.
Who should have a flu jab?
Everyone of you, especially whoever at big risk people such as adults aged over 65, pregnant women and those with underlying health conditions. And dont forget (for at risk people) to have annual flu jabs because the protection may wane after about six months.
Identify the Symptomps
The aussie flu symptomps is similar to most flu symptomps but can be more severe. One of them is a sudden fever (a temperature of 38C or above). And here are other symptomps:
- aches
- tiredness or exhaustion
- dry, chesty cough
- sore throat
- headache
- loss of appetite
- tummy pain or diarrhea
- nausea and being sick
Should i go to hospital with symptomps of Aussie flu?
You should immidiately go to hospital if you develop sudden chest pain, have difficulty breathing or start coughing up blood. Don’t hesitate to see your doctor if your condition didnt get any better in seven days.
The easiest way to avoid the aussie flu?
Be hygienic! Wash your hands, bath regularly, and sleep tight.
Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-42602394
