𩺠An infectious disease that usually lasts for five to seven days. Children, elderly people, pregnant women and immunocompromised people need to be hospitalized.
Those taking long-term medications such as steroids are at increased risk.
Features
Symptoms include fever, chills, malaise, loss of appetite, myalgia, nausea, sneezing and dry cough for up to three weeks.
Precautions to be taken
Here are some important do's and don'ts to avoid infection.
Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
Washing hands frequently
Avoid touching face with hands unnecessarily
Wearing face masks in crowded places
It is known that the media organizations there claim that respiratory diseases are increasing among children in North China. In view of these articles, the Union Health Ministry decided to review the preparedness measures for the prevention of respiratory diseases. Influenza causes an increase in respiratory diseases in winter.
đ Warning issued in Uttarakhand too..
đ¨ The Uttarakhand government issued a warning on Tuesday instructing the authorities to increase vigilance on public health. Special measures have been taken in Chamoli, Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh, three districts of Uttarakhand bordering China. đ§đ đ¨
