Winter flu type A outbreak (Both the eldest and the youngest got infected 😱😱)

My oldest child in first grade has been in isolation for type A flu since yesterday.

The youngest also had a high fever of 39 degrees, so I took them to the hospital, and the youngest also...

I received a message from my wife saying she has type A flu 😱😱

My wife stopped working and went to the hospital, and I am also on duty.

I only shared my sadness~

The youngest sibling, who was excited and asking what to do before Christmas,

I just feel sorry for you~~

Are your children all healthy? 🤔🤔

It seems like there are children who have already caught the flu...

Anyway, I hope it passes quickly and safely. 🙏

 

Recently, there has been a continued outbreak of respiratory viral infections such as influenza. Influenza is an acute respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus, also known as the flu, and the influenza viruses that cause the flu are classified into types A, B, and C.

 

The flu viruses that are mainly prevalent in the country are types A and B. Among them, type A is primarily prevalent in winter, while type B tends to be more common in spring. Especially for type A, which is currently spreading during winter, mutations occur frequently, making large-scale outbreaks more likely, so caution is necessary.

 

The transmission route of type A influenza is primarily through droplet infection. Typical symptoms include high fever and chills, headache, body aches, severe muscle pain throughout the body, and joint pain. Additionally, various symptoms such as severe cough, runny nose, and sore throat may appear.

 

Influenza viruses that cause the flu multiply within 72 hours after infection, so to inhibit the virus's growth, medication should be taken within 48 hours of the initial symptoms or contact with an infected person. Additionally, since the virus can be contagious for 5 to 7 days after infection, it is recommended to avoid contact.

 

Because there are various types of influenza viruses, it is possible to get the flu again even if you have had it once. Therefore, to prevent the flu, it is good to get vaccinated in advance, but even if someone has had the flu, it is better to get vaccinated after recovering.

 

There are trivalent and quadrivalent vaccines. The trivalent flu vaccine can prevent two types of type A viruses and one type of type B virus. The quadrivalent flu vaccine includes two types of type A and two types of type B viruses, mainly circulating each year.

 

The flu that is currently popular can be prevented through vaccination. In addition to prevention, prompt treatment is also important if you catch the flu. There are antiviral medications available for flu infection, and they must be taken within 48 hours to be effective.

 

Following daily health guidelines is also important. Since infection can occur through close contact with people or droplets generated during sneezing and coughing, it is advisable to wear a mask when going out. Additionally, washing hands frequently, ventilating spaces, and maintaining good immune health are essential.

 

Article. Director Shin Hong-sik of Plus Orthopedics