Flu is no less dangerous than the coronavirus
Elena Piskareva, deputy chief physician for epidemiological issues of Nizhnekamsk Central District Multifunctional Hospital, reminded the Nizhnekamsk residents why it is necessary to have time to get a flu shot.
Today, when you decide to get a flu shot, you need to take into account the epidemiological situation associated with the new coronavirus infection, which continues to be registered both around the world and in Nizhnekamsk. The disease is very severe with damage to all organs and systems in people with weakened immune systems and chronic diseases and in older people. And if you consider that the flu season is also coming, then these two infections can go hand in hand. A person who has had a coronavirus infection can get the flu and vice versa. Both diseases are similar in their symptoms, but are treated differently. The flu, like the coronavirus infection, is a serious danger with its complications up to a fatal outcome. The only effective way to protect against the flu is through immunization.
The composition of vaccinations changes every year. At the moment, we have received a new batch of vaccine for adults and children - "Ultrix Quadri". The vaccine has proven effective as well as other vaccines of domestic production.
All domestic vaccines are adapted to us and are well tolerated by the body. Vaccines are inactivated and can not cause diseases or complications. Yes, it can cause body responses to the vaccine: redness at the site of vaccination, short-term temperature, but this is all provided in the instructions.
Don't miss the moment.
After the getting of the vaccine, the immune system begins to form on 14-21 days. Since the rise in the incidence of flu is expected in late January or early February, we still have time to protect ourselves. And at this golden moment, you need to have time to get vaccinated. Because when we are protected, at least from the flu, we are sure that even if we get sick, we will suffer the disease in a mild form and without complications.