Re: Ukraine - 2 schools closed due to flu outbreak in Donetsk region
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In the Donetsk region epidemic of influenza
9:32 / 12.10.2012 - News of Donbass
According to SES, in the Donetsk region has already exceeded epidporog in some cities and regions: in Druzhkovka 5.6% Ugledar - by 20.5 and Starobeshevo district - by 4.8%. Most likely, this has greatly contributed to the influenza epidemic, which cleared in some areas of neighboring Russia. In total, Ukraine has already picked up an infection more than 1 million 582 thousand people, writes " Today . "
Recall doctors warn that this year, our people will experience the strength of just three strains of flu - California, "Victoria" and the new influenza type B "Wisconsin", from which we have no immunity. He's the worst, because it may leave a heavy impact (meningitis and encephalitis).
Previously it was assumed that the flu will cover the country in late December - early January, that is, New Year Ukrainians could meet with the temperature. But immunologists tend to move the epidemic at a later date. According to the head of department of the Institute of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases. Gromashevskiy Alla Mironenko, the current situation with viral diseases is similar to previous years, and to wait until the New Year of the epidemic is not: "On the other hand, before the holidays there are still 20 days. During this time the flu does not have time to clear up, but the cases they will become more frequent. And the epidemic is expected in January, when the children go back to school after the holidays. "
Infectious diseases in general predict that the epidemic we will continue right up to March.
On the hotline, the Ministry of Health "Anti-Flu" "Today," said that people call back languidly: "During my shift was only four calls. Basically ask where you can take root. I would like people to take an active interest to protect themselves from the flu. "
Immunologists advised rush to vaccination, because of the epidemic of virus inoculation to wait at least a month, and the body must have time to develop immunity. "Vaccination - the surest way to protect yourself from the flu. But if you're stuck, try to spend a few days at home, as in the early days of the body will be weakened - head of the Department of Immunology Medical University advises them. Bogomolets Nina Bychko. - To strengthen the body, fit people's money. Do not wait until you feel unwell, start drinking now tea with lemon or snowball. Do not skip breakfast, and it should be nutritious, rich in protein. And most importantly - once felt that the infection got to you, immediately consult a doctor. "
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