Influenza (The Seasonal Flu)
Flu
The winter months are upon you. The coughing around you has become a insensate soundtrack; everyone around you begins to complain of a slight headache or an impending fever. That is right; it is the official kick off of flu season. In a veritable ocean of bacteria, how can any one be safe? Well, in order to prevent anything, we must know everything.
1. Although influenza mimics the common cold, it initially hits much harder. While there is 100 types of viruses out there, only the A, B, and C influenza strands cause the flu.
2. When an individual contracts influenza, he/she will experience inflammation with the esophagus, internal dehydration, and depleted internal energy.
3. Individuals can contract the influenza infection through inhalation or the physical contact of bacteria and germs. In order to efficiently prevent an infection, an individual must eliminate contact with infected individuals and frequently wash hands and face.
4. During the infection of influenza, an individual will experience severe fevers, respiratory infections, and fatigue. Every individual that contracts influenza, will not experience the same symptoms, but each must attempt to remedy the situation. If influenza goes with out care, it can metastasize into pneumonia.
5. Unlike most infections, antibiotics do not work against eliminating influenza, because the infection is viral, as apposed to bacterial. Although that particular medicine does not work, doctors will readily prescribe the appropriate medicine for a cure.