5 facts you don't know about the flu

  Many patients concerned about the flu , but they become worried more than the flu injection . Many people at greater risk are supposed to influenza infection , such as children , the elderly , pregnant women and for that, we offer you these interesting facts about the flu.

    1 . You can get the flu after getting a flu vaccine.

This is not true . The virus , which is injected into the body by an anti-flu either dead or inactive . Because the virus is dead it can not in any way affects the person with influenza . In addition , there is another vaccine known as FluMist and are taking it through the nose , contains a live virus , but it is designed in a special way so that it has no parts that cause the disease . As for why some people with symptoms of the flu even after taking the vaccine , it is that cold and flu season contains many disease-causing viruses and infected incoming too but it will not be the same strength of the virus directly .

    2 . If you get the flu once you will not catch it again in the same season .

Is incorrect. Believed by many people that they are susceptible to the flu once in the season . But unfortunately the flu can occur more than once because of the different viral strains that exist. So even if you hit the flu do not be late for the vaccine may help in the fight against other types of the disease .

    3 . Cold weather is the cause of the flu .

Is incorrect. With apologies to the mother , but the cold weather will not cause the flu. Although it may sometimes seem there is a link between the cold and the flu , but the countries that enjoy warmer weather often exposed to infection with influenza almost equally . But there may be a link between cold weather and the rapid spread of viruses , People in cold weather are more prone to infection as a result of mixing indoor and exposure to the same air .

    4 . If you are among the people who look like them good health, you will not get sick .

Is incorrect. The flu lasts from 1-4 days after exposure to the virus or infection. If that happens and you're with a person infected with the virus , may be exposed to the infection without knowing . So try not to touch or kiss this person , and wash your hands immediately with soap and water and avoid touching your eyes , nose or mouth to reduce the risk of infection .

    5 . Pose a greater risk of influenza on the elderly.

Is incorrect. Although the bulk of people from the age of 65 are more prone to the disease and exposure to the most serious symptoms as a result of the flu , but that the risk of the flu is not limited to them, influenza are dangerous to people with cancer , heart , lung , and kidney . Of course, children younger than two years, and children younger than six months.

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