Seasonal Flu

Seasonal flu is a respiratory disease caused by flu viruses and spreads every year, especially during three seasons (autumn, winter and spring).

Flu symptoms at first usually are summarised as the feeling of pain and high body temperature.

But to protect ourselves from the danger of flu, we must know more about the disease, how it spreads, and what are the symptoms?


How Does The Flu Spread?

  • Seasonal flu spreads in crowded areas, as flu viruses are transferred by airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes into the air, as well as by individuals nearby.

  • The flu virus can live up to two full days.

  • The flu virus can be transmitted through the hands if you touch anything that contains the virus and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

  • A person can transmit the infection before feeling sick and up to 5 days after contracting the virus.


Seasonal Flu Symptoms

  • Fever

  • Body and muscle pain

  • headache

  • Feeling tired or weak

  • cough

  • Sore throat

  • Runny or stuffy nose

  • stomach pain (mostly with children)

Because flu viruses change over time, the flu vaccination is updated each year to protect against the flu virus.


Is Seasonal Flu Dangerous?


The risk of flu has become mainly intangible as a result of recent medical advancements, but the genuine threat of the flu virus persists and manifests itself primarily via consequences related to the infection.

For most people, the flu goes away on its own. However, sometimes the flu and its complications can be severe for people who are at high risk of complications from flu, which is the main reason why awareness of seasonal flu vaccination is crucial because getting a flu vaccination is the best way to reduce the spread of flu from person to person as well as protect you and your family.


Anyone can get the flu, but some people are more likely to have complications from the flu and are:

  • Children under 5 years old, especially those under 6 months old.

  • The elderly and those over 65 years of age.

  • Pregnant women and women up to two weeks after childbirth.

  • People with health problems such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, chronic lung disease, and other chronic diseases.







Important Questions On Our Minds


Many important questions revolve around the infection with the flu virus, and therefore answering them will help us paint a complete picture of the disease.

  • flu infection:

The actual infection with flu and the onset of symptoms start from one to four days after infection with the virus.

  • Is flu infection affecting other diseases?

 Flu makes other health problems worse, especially in people who are not immunocompromised.

  • What is the degree of complications that can result from the infection?

flu infection can cause pneumonia, and complications may worsen and may lead to death

  • What do you do when you have the flu?

When confirming that you have the flu, you should:

  • Consult a doctor within 48 hours for medical advice on what to do.

  • Taking antiviral medications may reduce flu symptoms if you start taking them within 48 hours of symptoms starting.

  • Stay home and rest.

  • Drink fluids.

  • Taking medication to lower the temperature.












How To Prevent Seasonal Flu


Seasonal flu is one of the most common diseases, but many steps could help prevent the risk of flu, including:

  • Avoid mixing with people who have a cold or the flu.

  • Ensure that hands are clean at all times.

  • Keep hands away from face, eyes, and mouth.

  • Covering the mouth during coughing and sneezing.

  • Stay at home when sick and limit contact with others.

  • Vaccination against the flu virus.


Prevention And Vaccination Against Flu Virus:

The flu vaccination helps the immune system build antibodies that fight the flu viruses.


Is There A Possibility Of Infection With Flu Despite Taking The Vaccination?

There are some cases that you can catch the flu after taking the vaccination, including:


  • In case of exposure to flu before vaccination or immediately after vaccination.

  • If the flu vaccination is not suitable for all circulating flu viruses

  • If the flu virus changes after the vaccination, you will get some protection through the vaccination.

  • If you are sick or have a weakened immune system.


As-Salam International Hospital recommends getting the flu vaccination annually because getting the flu vaccination can reduce illness and death from the common cold.


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