The flu epidemic has officially started in Île-de-France and Provence-Alpes-Côte d´Azur, while the other 11 regions of metropolitan France are in the pre-epidemic phase. Yahoo News invites you to find out what you can do to avoid catching it.
France et la Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur ont été classées en phase épidémique pour cette deuxième semaine de l’année 2020." data-reactid="32">Be careful, the flu epidemic is coming to the country. If it has been settling slowly for several weeks in France, Île-de-France and Provence-Alpes-Côte d´Azur have been classified as epidemic for this second week of 2020.
the public health agency France Wednesday January 15. In France, since November 4, 135 serious cases of influenza have been reported and 11 patients have died. Among these 135 cases, 22 were identified during the first week of 2020, a figure which should therefore increase in the coming weeks. “Data-reactid =” 33 “> The 11 other regions are still in the pre-epidemic phase but could therefore follow in the days or weeks to come. It is therefore the entire territory which is impacted announced the public health agency France Wednesday January 15. In France, since November 4, 135 serious cases of influenza have been reported and 11 patients have died. Among these 135 cases, 22 were identified during the first week of 2020, a figure which should therefore increase in the weeks to come.
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Consultation rate for influenza-like illness per 100,000 inhabitants in mainland France (2017-2018, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 seasons).
WHO, seasonal flu is characterized by the sudden onset of high fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, general malaise, sore throat and runny nose. To avoid these unpleasant symptoms that will make you spend endless days, Yahoo News offers you to reconsider the actions to adopt so as not to catch it. “Data-reactid =” 54 “> If two years ago, the influenza epidemic had declared a few weeks earlier with a peak in the last week of 2017, this 2019-2020 season seems to follow the steps of 2018-2019, as shown in the graph above.WHO, seasonal flu is characterized by the sudden onset of high fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, general malaise, sore throat and runny nose. To avoid these unpleasant symptoms that will make you spend endless days, Yahoo News offers you to reconsider the actions to adopt so as not to catch it.
To get vaccinated
It’s important to remember that like all other vaccines, the flu shot is not 100% effective. It is effective that if the viruses it contains correspond well with the viruses that are in circulation, this is why the composition of the vaccine is changed every year. But the WHO wishes to recall that the vaccine remains “the most effective means of preventing disease or complications” and that it prevents “approximately 60% of infections in healthy adults”.
Vaccination is particularly recommended for the most vulnerable people, namely pregnant women, children aged 6 to 59 months, people over 65 years of age, people of all ages with chronic conditions and health workers. A period of 15 days after vaccination is necessary to be protected, so it is important not to delay getting vaccinated, the peak of the epidemic probably arriving in the weeks to come.
Simple everyday gestures
gastroenteritis, having a rigorous hygiene is essential to limit the risks of contamination. It is therefore necessary to wash your hands frequently with soap and water or with a hydroalcoholic gel, especially after having frequented a public space such as public transport, a school or a shopping center. “Data-reactid =” 59 ” > Apart from the vaccine, other measures are necessary to prevent the transmission of influenza. gastroenteritis, having a rigorous hygiene is essential to limit the risks of contamination. So wash your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcoholic gel, especially after using public spaces such as public transportation, a school, or a shopping mall.
It is also best to cough and sneeze into your elbow rather than your hand, as well as to use a disposable handkerchief rather than a cloth handkerchief that you put back in your pocket where germs will settle. It is also advisable to wear a disposable mask when you have flu-like illness, especially when you are in contact with fragile people.
