Chennai:
A new type of ‘H-3N-2’ virus that spreads seasonal flu is spreading rapidly across the country. Everywhere you look, many people are going to hospitals because of fever, cold and cough.
The public health department survey has revealed that this virus infection is spreading in Tamil Nadu too. This viral fever mostly affects children and the elderly who have weakened immune systems.
Doctors say that even if children are attacked, they will recover within 3 to 5 days. On behalf of the Public Health Department, the blood samples of 50 people in Chennai were tested and confirmed to have been infected with the virus that causes influenza.
It is known that this fever is spreading rapidly in Chennai and surrounding districts. Medically, depending on the impact of this fever, they are divided into 3 types: A-type mild fever, B-type moderate fever, and C-type severe fever.
C-type fever is seen only in the elderly. They have to stay in hospitals as it causes respiratory problems.
The Department of Public Health has announced that even if it is a normal fever, it can cause symptoms such as cough and body aches and cause discomfort for a week or two.
About 50 percent of people who already have a serious respiratory infection get this infection. Among those receiving medical treatment, 92 percent had fever, 86 percent had cough, and 27 percent had symptoms of respiratory distress. 10 percent also required oxygen.
People with this infection have fever, persistent cough and sore throat. Diarrhea may occur. This is the symptom of this virus infection. How to escape from this?
Wash hands frequently with soap. Cover nose and mouth while coughing and sneezing. Avoid shaking hands with others.
People who are in a situation where they have to go out to get the flu wherever they see it, must wear a face mask when they go out. Don’t go to meetings. Do not touch nose and eyes with hands.
If it comes to one person in the house, there is a risk of infection to others. So eating sitting too close to the house and sleeping close to each other should be avoided. Wear a face mask and walk inside the house.
Viruses are easily spread from one person to another. So everyone in the family should be careful if there are people affected by fever in the family. Face shields must be worn by all.
People suffering from fever should not use used dinner plates, towels etc.
This fever is normal. “Tamiblue” “Paracetamol” tablets are provided. He said that these tablets are available in all government hospitals. Dr. Selva Vinayak, Director of Public Health.
Avoid taking too many pills yourself. Medicines should be taken on the advice of doctors.
People with co-morbidities should be very careful. This virus infection may cause other problems.