Bishkek, 18 February (IANS). Respiratory virus infections (ARVIs) and flu cases are increasing in Kyrgyzstan. Due to this, the presence of children in schools is being monitored. This information was given by the Ministry of Health.
Between 10 and 16 February, 10,796 ARVI and 73 cases of flu were reported, which is 3 percent higher than last week. About 4.4 percent of the infected people had to be hospitalized.
The report stated that Influenza A/H1N1/2009, Influenza B and Kovid-19 will be present in the flu season from mid-December 2024.
According to the news agency Xinhua, the Ministry of Health has started monitoring the presence of children in schools to effectively implement anti -epidemic measures and prevent outbreaks.
According to the World Health Organization, the flu is a sharp respiratory infection that occurs from the influenza virus. It is common around the world and most people recover without treatment.
Influenza spreads easily with cough or sneezing. The best way to avoid this disease is to get vaccinated.
Symptoms of influenza include high fever, cough, sore throat, body pain and fatigue.
People suffering from flu should rest, drink more water or fluid. Most people recover within a week. However, in severe cases people may need a doctor’s help.
Cough can take serious form and persist for two weeks or more.
Most people are cured with fever and other symptoms within a week without a doctor’s help. However, influenza can cause serious illness or death.
Influenza can worsen the symptoms of chronic diseases. In severe cases it can cause problems like pneumonia and sepsis. People who have other health problems or who are feeling serious symptoms should take treatment from a doctor.
The hospitalization and death occur mostly in high risk people due to influenza. Most of the deaths from influenza in developed countries occur in people aged 65 years or above.
The influence of seasonal influenza epidemic in developing countries is not fully known, but research estimates that 99 percent of children under 5 years of age from influenza are estimated to be in developing countries.
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