in this season Growing H1N1 swine flu activity is spreading, along with rhinosinsitial virus and adenovirus infection. This was announced by the Minister of Health of Russia Mikhail Murashko on Saturday, November 26.
“Therefore, the preventive aspect – vaccination against influenza, covid infection, pneumococcal infection – all this is important”
He drew attention while speaking at the Armenian-Russian Health Forum.
The head of the Ministry of Health advised people who have not yet been vaccinated against the flu, to have this procedure done as soon as possible. Murashko reminded those who had the coronavirus vaccine more than six months ago of the need for revaccination.
According to him, the Sputnik intranasal vaccine is used, which also works against adenovirus infection. DEA News.
Last week, the Ministry of Health warned that the flu, SARS and coronavirus epidemic process intensified with the start of the autumn-winter season in Russia.
Influenza A(H3N2) and B variants identified this year differ from those in circulation during the previous epidemic season. The publication also states that the swine flu A(H1N1) strain, which showed a significant pandemic potential in 2009, still poses a significant threat to human health.
Situation with COVID-19
Federal operations headquarters reported that the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Russia increased by 6,088 last day, with deaths increasing by 53.
According to him, 1,321 COVID-19 patients have been hospitalized in the country in the past 24 hours. TASS.
What is H1N1 flu?
H1N1 is the serotype of influenza A virus (the most common type of flu that causes most epidemics) and can cause illness in both humans and many animals. It was isolated and described by the American scientist Richard Shoup in 1931.
This serotype was the cause of the 1918 (Spanish flu), 1977 (Russian flu) and 2009 (Swine flu) epidemics.
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization officially announced the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1/09) epidemic.
The vast majority of people worldwide have an uncomplicated flu-like illness that resolves completely within a week, even without medical treatment. However, the severe form of the disease is characterized by rapidly progressive primary viral pneumonia, which, unlike bacterial pneumonia, is not sensitive to antibiotics and can be fatal within 24 hours of the first signs of complications if not treated appropriately.
It threatens the three groups of patients most at risk of developing a severe form of the disease: pregnant women (especially in the third trimester), children under 2 years old, and people with chronic lung diseases, including asthma.
Neurological disorders can increase the risk of developing serious illness in children. Despite current poor understanding of the full role of obesity, it is quite present in severe and fatal cases of the disease, particularly morbid obesity. Obesity was not considered a risk factor during past epidemics or seasonal flu.
Influenza A(H1N1) symptoms are similar to seasonal flu symptoms in most cases and include fever (fever), cough, sore throat, runny nose, myalgia (muscle pain), tachycardia, headache, chills, and malaise.
In some cases, symptoms also include nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. The temperature is usually higher than SARS and other colds not caused by the flu virus. Rarely, people with influenza A (H1N1) have symptoms of respiratory illness without fever.
…and how to treat
If the patient develops shortness of breath or shortness of breath, blue lips, persistent nausea or vomiting, signs of dehydration, convulsions, confusion on the background of influenza or SARS, as well as if the temperature is too high, seek immediate medical attention. high and does not decrease while taking antipyretic or stays high for more than 4-5 days.
Parents of children with influenza should also seek emergency medical attention if the child develops during illness, particularly the following symptoms: rapid or difficult breathing, blue or pale skin, refusal to drink, no tears when crying, persistent, persistent nausea or vomiting, extreme lethargy and lethargy, extreme agitation, sudden dizziness, fainting, etc.
In the usual course of the disease, hospitalization is not required. Full recovery occurs within a week.
It is not recommended to give antipyretic drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid to children due to the risk of developing Reye’s syndrome. Preferably drugs containing paracetamol and ibuprofen, as well as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Otherwise, prevention and treatment measures do not differ from the measures taken for the seasonal flu epidemic.