Common cold vs. Influenza: Know it clearly and treat it correctly

Many people often confuse the common cold with the flu. When in fact there are differences, which we can observe in ourselves or our family members. The common cold is often caused by various types of viruses, with symptoms of not very high fever, runny nose, and mild cough. Meanwhile, the flu is specifically caused by the Influenza Virus. Patients usually have high fever, severe body aches, and overall symptoms are usually more severe. Although sometimes it is difficult to tell the สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ difference because the symptoms are similar. The flu vaccine is an important option for prevention.

Influenza vaccination is very important, especially for risk groups such as pregnant women who are more than 4 months pregnant, young children aged 6 months – 2 years, the elderly 65 years and older. And patients with 7 groups of chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, kidney failure. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, and diabetes.

After the flu vaccination. There may be minor side effects such as fever, body aches, swelling at the injection site, or skin rash. However, these symptoms are usually not severe and will go away on their own within 1-2 days. Which is considered very small compared to the risk of influenza infection. The best time to get vaccinated is before the rainy season, around May-June. However, in reality, it can be vaccinated all year round. Since Thailand has influenza outbreaks almost every season. Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce the risk of serious complications that may occur. In addition to vaccination, maintaining personal hygiene, such as washing hands frequently and avoiding sick people, are also good ways to prevent it.