Here's Why This Flu Season May Be the Worst in More Than a Decade - Medanta
The flu season is here and the world is bracing for what could be one of the worst flu seasons in more than a decade. With the rapid spread of the influenza virus, it is important to understand why this season may be so severe and what you can do to protect yourself. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the key factors that have contributed to an increase in flu cases this season as well as ways that you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
This flu season has been a nightmare for many, with reports of high levels of influenza activity across the world. But why is this year's flu season so much worse than in recent years? We'll explore the reasons why this current flu season may be one of the worst in more than a decade and what you can do to protect yourself from its potentially devastating effects.
The effectiveness of this year's flu vaccine could be one of the major reasons why we are seeing heightened cases of influenza. Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) creates a vaccine based on their analysis of the virus strain that is most likely to spread.
Who is At Risk?
First, let’s discuss who is most vulnerable to the flu this season and why it is so important to take extra precautions. Those at risk of severe illness and complications from influenza include those over 50 years of age, children younger than 5 years old, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or CAD, COAD.
Another factor that could contribute to a particularly bad flu season is temperature and humidity levels. Low temperatures and high humidity can actually help to spread the virus more rapidly, leading to increased cases of the flu virus throughout an area. This is especially true during winter months when temperatures tend to dip and humidity levels increase significantly.
It’s also important to consider how a severe flu season can impact vulnerable populations such as young children and elderly people who may be more susceptible to complications or severe symptoms from influenza infection.
Vaccine Availability:
The good news is that there are vaccinations available for people to protect themselves against influenza. Vaccinations are especially important for people in high-risk groups such as those mentioned above. Vaccines can be obtained from many places including pharmacies, health care providers, and county health departments. There are various types of vaccines on offer including the traditional injected flu vaccine, inhalable vaccines, nasal sprays, and recombinant vaccines. It is important to do your research and understand which type of vaccine would work best for you before making a decision.
Prevention Tips:
In addition to getting vaccinated, there are several tips that you can follow to reduce your chances of catching or spreading the virus this flu season:
• Wear mask in public area.
• Avoid contact with people who may be ill with the flu
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• Cover your nose when sneezing or coughing
• Disinfect surfaces regularly
• Get plenty of rest, eat healthy food and drink lots of fluids
What Medanta Is Doing to Help?
At Medanta Health we are taking preventative measures during this peak period of transmission by providing convenient vaccination services throughout India through our network hospitals. We aim to protect our patients from the spread of the influenza virus by offering them access to quality healthcare services that promote preventive care. Our team also works hard to ensure that our hospitals stay clean and safe for everyone by implementing strict hygiene protocols across all our facilities.
Taking control during a potentially severe flu season is key in protecting yourself from its potential danger. By taking preventative measures such as getting vaccinated against influenza, washing hands often, avoiding contact with anyone displaying symptoms associated with cold or flu-like illnesses, and paying attention to your environmental factors such as temperature and humidity levels - you will be able to keep yourself safe during peak times throughout this upcoming season! Medanta is here every step of the way offering helpful advice on how best we can all stay healthy during this time too!
This year we have seen one of the worst outbreaks of Influenza in more than a decade – which highlights the importance of prevention! Vaccination remains one of the most effective tools we have against infectious diseases like influenza but it’s also essential to practice good hygiene habits such as washing hands frequently and avoiding contact with sick people. By following these simple steps, you can help protect yourself and others from serious illnesses like Influenza this winter season!
