According to the statistics of the Da Nang Department of Health, in November and 12,2024 Da Nang recorded 185 cases of seasonal flu must be inpatient treatment, accounting for 18.7% of the 989 cases of the flu of the whole year. In January 2025, this figure was 122 cases.
Although the situation of seasonal flu has no signs of abnormalities, the health sector still recommends that people should take the initiative in taking preventive measures, especially in the context of the weather in the season.
The Ministry of Health recommends that when people have symptoms such as cough, fever, runny nose, headache, fatigue, they need to go to the medical facility immediately for timely examination and treatment, avoiding arbitrary buying and treating themselves and treating them at home. Covering the mouth and nose when coughing, sneezing with paper towels, cloths or sleeves is also very important.
People should wear a mask in public places, on public transport and regularly wash their hands with soap, clean water or antiseptic solution. Restricting contact with suspicious people or having influenza, avoiding indiscriminate spitting in public places is also effective preventive measures.
Seasonal flu vaccine is considered as a proactive and effective preventive measure, helping to strengthen the immune system. In addition, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, a reasonable diet, regular exercise and ensuring getting enough sleep also contributes to improving resistance and preventing diseases.
