The Ministry of Health said that the number of influenza cases has tended to increase local since the end of 2024 and during the Lunar New Year 2025. However, there has not been a sudden increase in the number of cases as well as the appearance of the appearance. of new dangerous variants. However, in fact, many hospitals show that the number of severe influenza cases, there are complications that are noticeable.
Dr. Tran Van Phuc - Green Po General Hospital (Hanoi) - said that winter and spring are the time to increase the upper respiratory infections, with typical symptoms such as fever, cough, sculpture wheezing. There are more than 200 viruses that can cause upper respiratory infections, of which the flu is one of the most contagious diseases. Therefore, it is very important to realize the danger of the influenza, understanding the way the transmission and the application of preventive measures are extremely important.
Assoc. The increase in heavy cases during this time is mainly due to the factors related to the background health, weather conditions and immunity of the patient.
The fact that some patients have to be hospitalized, ECMO intervention or even death is due to complications of the influenza on the weak body. People with good health may still be severe, but this rate is not high. Therefore, although seasonal flu is not special, we still need to be cautious.
Some of the main factors increase the severity of the flu during this period, especially at the end of the year and the Lunar New Year, including winter -spring weather conditions with deep decreased and high humidity temperatures and high humidity. . These factors create a favorable environment for the influenza virus to grow and spread stronger. Cold weather also weakens the immune system, especially in young children, the elderly and those with background diseases, making them more likely to have complications.
Many people have subjective psychology, saying that the flu is a common disease, so it does not take the initiative to see an early doctor, leading to a more severe disease. The arbitrary use of antibiotics without a doctor's prescription is also one of the factors that increase the risk of complications.
To reduce the risk of influenza and limit complications, the Ministry of Health recommends people: Annual flu vaccine, especially the elderly group, children, pregnant women and people with background disease. Maintain the habit of hand washing regularly, wearing a mask when coming to a crowded place. Limiting contact with people showing signs of flu. If there is symptoms such as high fever, coughing, shortness of breath, prolonged pain, early medical examination for diagnosis and timely treatment.
Although the dangerous variant of the flu virus has not been recorded in recent years, experts warn people not to be subjective. Proactively protecting health is still the most important factor to minimize the risk of complications and spread disease.
