[The Epoch Times, 17 novembre 2022](The Epoch Times reporter Wang ZhuAlabamaRoundup) The Alabama Department of Health (ADPH) reports that two adults and a child died in the fall as the virus continued to spread across the state.influencerelated diseases. All regions of the state have seen a marked increase in influenza, with the incidence rate rising from 10.9% in the week ending Oct. 24 to 11.54% last week, with more than 100 cases reported just last week, mostly aged between 5 and 24, said ADPH youth. The flu, particularly severe in young children, has led to an “increase in visits” to Children’s Hospital of Alabama.
Wes Stubblefield, a pediatrician and regional medical officer with the state Department of Public Health, said at a news conference:influenceThe highest flu rates seen since the pandemic earlier this season. American Academy of PediatricsAlabama“Flu clinic visits increased more than 10-fold between September and October and showed no signs of slowing in the first five days of November,” Nola chapter president Ernest said.
The ADPH recommends that all children and adults older than 6 months get the flu vaccine for the best protection against the virus, adding that the vaccine is safe for adults 65 years of age and older, children under 5 year olds, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, and people with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease are especially important.
In addition to the flu shot, which takes about two weeks to provide complete protection, the CDC recommends the following precautions: Avoid close contact with sick people; protect others by keeping as much distance as possible when you are ill; stay at home when you are sick; Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue; wash your hands often; avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; practicing other good health habits such as cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, getting enough sleep, exercising, drinking plenty of water and eating nutritious food etc.
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