10 Fact of Influenza, the untold story!!!

10 Facts

INFLUENZA

That You May Not Know Before!!!

1. Influenza is a disease caused by Influenza virus infection. It is the cause of the highest number of deaths each year due to complications from influenza.

2. Although influenza is a seasonal disease, it can occur throughout the year and has a high prevalence rate during the winter. The virus comes in droplets, such as from coughing, sneezing, or coming into contact with secretions.

3. Each year, the elderly and school-aged children (aged 12 and over) are at the highest risk of getting influenza.

4. Preschoolers and young children are less likely to get infected than adults because they are not exposed to diseases from outside as much as adults and school-aged children.

5. In people with severe symptoms, pneumonia, lung infections, and in rare cases, encephalitis, can occur, causing lethargy, seizures, or death.

6. Insured persons under the Social Security Office can receive a free influenza vaccine at a hospital under their social security rights.

7. Using a disinfectant spray that can kill the influenza virus, especially the Influenza A strain, because influenza A strains are more prevalent than other strains. Regular disinfection sprays It will help reduce the chances of infection in homes, hospitals, clinics, workplaces, classrooms, nursing homes, hotels, general accommodations, and in closed areas where people come and go. Airborne diseases result in fewer viruses because chemicals can capture virus droplets and are effective in killing germs.

8. Statistics show that 2024 is the year with the most outbreaks because most people's immune systems have problems from the past COVID situation.

9. Influenza A is more severe and easily spreads because it can be transmitted through animals such as birds and mammals.

10. When comparing respiratory diseases, influenza is the most common disease.

With concern from Maxp Germ Killer

Credit : Some information from the video clip by Professor Dr. Yong Phuworawan