Vienna. Experts report that there is a significant increase in flu cases across Austria compared to previous years, and warn to pay attention to mask, distance and hygiene rules. While clinics are filled with complaints such as severe coughs, colds and headaches, often accompanied by fever, the number of sick leave days given due to flu infections and influenza (real flu) is increasing day by day.
As reported by the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), 109,773 people were on sick leave due to these infections last week. In addition, there were 4,980 corona patients. The leading disease is influenza, which currently affects more than 100,000 Austrians. Vienna leads the list of federal states with 26,816 cases, Upper Austria with 21,532 cases and Lower Austria with 16,815 cases. ÖGK Chief Physician Dr. Andreas Krauter, “An effective measure against this is the flu vaccine, and this year it is particularly effective because there is a good match between the existing flu viruses and the vaccine.” he emphasizes.
The flu epidemic is expected to last until March. According to the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), nearly 4,000 people, including many children, died from flu last season. Vaccination is especially recommended for the elderly, pregnant women and children. Experts expect the number of flu and cold cases to increase even more after the semester break.
Cold, Influenza or Covid-19? What’s wrong with me?
How do the symptoms of cold (flu-like infection), influenza (real flu) and Covid-19 (corona) differ?
cold It manifests itself with symptoms such as cold, sore throat, shortness of breath and high fever and usually disappears on its own after a week.
Grip: Typical symptoms that develop very quickly and severely are high fever, sore throat, dry cough, fatigue, fatigue, severe headache and muscle aches.
Covid-19: The most common symptoms are fever, chills, fatigue, headache, cough, „cold symptoms“ (sneezing, dry throat, nasal congestion). Additionally, joint and muscle pain, inflammation of the eyes and mucous membranes, lung problems and gastrointestinal disorders may occur. Loss of the sense of smell and taste is also typical. ( news)
2024-02-09 11:18:27