The duration of influenza is 1.5 to 2 months

Zahra Soleimani in a conversation with Mehr reporter about the outbreak of the disease Influenza Regarding the cold weather in the last few weeks, he said: Influenza As the most common curable viral disease, it spreads rapidly in the cold seasons of the year, especially in autumn and winter.

He said: This disease usually occurs in periods of one and a half to two months, and its transmission is mainly through large droplets caused by sneezing, coughing and breathing of infected people.

Infectious diseases specialist and faculty member of Kashan University of Medical Sciences with reference to symptoms Influenzastated: runny nose, headache, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, sneezing, dry cough, as well as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are symptoms of this disease, which may occur in one or more cases in each patient.

He named frequent hand washing and wearing a mask as the best way to prevent this disease and said: Vaccination is for certain groups of people, including medical staff, people who work in nursing homes, patients with chronic diseases and pregnant women. Cold season is recommended.

Soleimani noted: Vaccine Influenza It can provide between 70 and 90% safety.

He considered it very important to pay attention to the symptoms and follow up on timely treatment and added: symptoms Influenza It may occur suddenly and in elderly people, it can lead to more serious complications such as lung and heart complications.

The faculty member of Kashan University of Medical Sciences asked the general public to prevent the spread of this disease by observing health and preventive measures and to consult a doctor in case of symptoms.