In response to questions related to the influenza vaccine for the elderly, the Wuhan Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention has answered the questions

Influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza viruses, which is highly contagious, mainly transmitted by air droplets, and the population is generally susceptible

Q: What are the dangers of influenza?

A: The clinical manifestations of influenza are fever, headache, and body aches and weakness; Often accompanied by respiratory symptoms such as runny nose and dry cough

The flu has a higher body temperature, longer duration, more severe systemic symptoms, and a higher

For the elderly, in the flu epidemic season, people have the possibility of contracting the flu, but the elderly are more likely to have severe illness and even death

●Aggravation of chronic underlying disease

Many older people suffer from chronic underlying diseases

●More likely to develop severe influenza

Mild influenza often behaves similarly to the common cold, but fever and systemic symptoms are more pronounced

●Easier hospitalization

Older people tend to have more severe flu symptoms, and they are more likely to be hospitalized

Q: How do the elderly benefit from getting the flu vaccine?

A: Influenza vaccine is safe and effective, and influenza vaccination in the elderly can effectively reduce the occurrence of influenza infection and related complications, and reduce influenza-related hospitalization and death

Q: What do I need to pay attention to before and after vaccination?

Before vaccination:

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3, rest well, let the body stay in a better state

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After vaccination:

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Strenuous exercise
is not recommended.

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Pay attention to the physical condition within one day after vaccination, if there is a persistent fever and other abnormal phenomena, you can consult and report to the vaccination doctor, and if necessary, go to the hospital for medical treatment
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