Flu A is a disease caused by epidemic A virus infection. The virus is spread mainly by aerosol and direct contact and is highly contagious. The symptoms of influenza A are similar to those of the general flu, but are more severe and sometimes cause serious complications such as pneumonia and respiratory failure. Consequently, we need to prepare well to avoid the infection of Flu A, here comes the tips of prevention.
(1) Do a good job of personal protection: standardize the wearing of masks, good hand hygiene, cough etiquette and other good hygiene habits. During the epidemic season, try to avoid crowded places and avoid contact with people with respiratory symptoms.
(2) Maintain environmental hygiene: open Windows frequently for ventilation, and carry out regular cleaning and disinfection of key parts such as toilets, doorknobs, stair handrails and elevators.
(3) Strengthen collective health monitoring: schools and kindergartens should strengthen morning and afternoon inspections and day observation. Guide children to do a good job of hand hygiene, keep the classroom ventilation and key parts clean and disinfect. In the event of influenza-like cases, patients should rest at home to reduce transmission. In case of clusters of epidemic cases, coordination should be taken to implement various prevention and control measures.
(4) Get the flu vaccine as soon as possible: Getting the flu vaccine can play a very good protective role. Getting the vaccine before the flu season is coming can reduce the chance of getting the flu or reduce the symptoms of the flu.