Chest Diseases Specialist Prof. Dr. Servet Kayhan explained the 3 most effective ways to protect against seasonal flu, which started to be seen with autumn. Kayhan said, “Getting vaccinated, paying attention to hand hygiene and strengthening immunity are the most effective ways to protect against flu.”
Pointing out that seasonal flu is a viral infection that usually occurs in autumn and winter months, flu viruses spread easily in the air and through contact and have a high risk of transmission in crowded environments, Private Amasya Kolmed Hospital Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Kayhan said that it manifests itself with symptoms such as high fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, weakness.
Pointing out that this situation can be more dangerous for individuals with weak immune systems, children and the elderly, Kayhan said, “In order to protect against respiratory infections that occur in collective living spaces and schools with autumn, we recommend seasonal flu vaccination and pneumonia vaccination once in a lifetime, especially for people over the age of 65 and people with chronic lung disease.”
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