Hong Kong has always been a tourist-intensive place. So, how to prevent Hong Kong influenza? How to prevent Hong Kong flu?

Hong Kong has always been a place densely populated by tourists, but today’s flu seems to be more severe than in previous years, and even the death toll has increased. So, how to prevent influenza in Hong Kong? How to prevent Hong Kong flu?

How to prevent influenza in Hong Kong

? 1. Get influenza vaccine This is the most effective prevention method. Protection begins 2-4 weeks after vaccination and gradually weakens after 6-8 months, so annual vaccination is required to obtain effective protection.

? 2. Taking anti-influenza drugs. Drug prevention cannot replace vaccination and should only be used as a temporary preventive measure for people who have not been vaccinated or who have not yet acquired immunity after vaccination. The course of treatment is generally 1-2 weeks.

3. Pay attention to the details of life ● Wash your hands frequently, use soap or hand sanitizer, wash your hands with running water, do not wipe your hands with dirty towels. Wash your hands immediately after contact with respiratory secretions (for example, after sneezing). ● During periods of high influenza incidence, try to avoid crowded and heavily polluted places; when you must go, it is best to wear a mask. ●Balanced diet, moderate exercise, adequate rest, and avoid excessive fatigue. ●Open windows for ventilation and keep indoor air fresh.

? How can babies prevent influenza? Influenza vaccination is the most effective and irreplaceable means of preventing influenza and its complications. As soon as your baby is 6 months old, you can consider getting a flu shot. The first flu shot for babies 6 months to 8 years old requires two shots, given over 4 weeks apart. If you've had a flu shot before, or your baby is over 8 years old, you can get just one shot. But this should only be used as a temporary precaution for people who are unvaccinated or have been exposed to influenza after being vaccinated. It is only effective during the period of medication and cannot replace vaccination.

? Why is the influenza epidemic in Hong Kong so serious this year? According to reports, Hong Kong influenza has killed 307 people so far, surpassing SARS. ? From May 5 to August 2, a total of 14,713 people were admitted to public hospitals and were confirmed to have influenza through laboratory testing, with a total of 450 severe influenza cases. The death toll is 307, with a case fatality rate of 2.1%. According to the report, experts said that influenza outbreaks have a certain seasonality. In places with higher temperatures, influenza may be prevalent year-round, but Hong Kong has a lower latitude and the temperature difference between winter and summer is relatively small. According to some existing studies, the reason for the severe influenza outbreak this year is likely to be due to some mutations of H3N2. In recent years, among the viruses that cause influenza, type A H3N2 virus is the most common, and there are many opportunities for influenza to mutate. Some people were infected this year, and if a new virus comes next year, they will not be immune.