Influenza A is just right, and it is infected with influenza B?!Recently, the flu has frequently appeared on the hot search.
Influenza A is mainly infected by the body and is seasonally prevalent, but influenza B has also risen slightly recently, is the peak of influenza B infection coming?How to deal with the attack of the second stream?
It is reported thatFeatures of influenza BIt is a sudden onset, rapid change, chills, fever, and the body temperature may rise rapidly within a few hours to 24 hours, and even higher. It is also accompanied by other symptoms such as:Headache, body aches, fatigue, loss of appetite。Respiratory symptoms are mild, but they can occurDry throat, sore throat, dry coughand other symptoms, sometimes mayAccompanied by vomiting and diarrhea
According to Li Suqing, deputy director of the Children's Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Guigang People's HospitalAt present, most of the fever clinics in hospitals are respiratory diseases, mainly influenza A or B, and there are also a small number of respiratory syncytial virus and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections, and the sick children are mainly concentrated in the school-age stage, which is prone to repeated infections. Compared with influenza A, which is highly contagious, more clinically symptomatic, and more likely to cause outbreaks, influenza B is usually small-scale or sporadic, so there is no need to worry too much about the increase in the proportion of influenza B. 
What is the flu?
Influenza (referred to as influenza) is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza viruses that is highly contagious and spreads quickly. Influenza viruses are divided into four types: A, B, C, and D, and the infection is mainly caused by influenza A virus and influenza B virus.
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What are the symptoms of the flu?
The symptoms of the flu are similar to those of the common cold, but they are usually more severe than the common cold. Influenza is usually more common in winter and spring, and the main symptoms include fever (up to 39-40°C) with chills and chills. There will also be cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, etc. In children, the flu can also cause symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Severe children can also have complications such as otitis media, pneumonia, myocarditis, meningitis or encephalitis. Clinical signs of influenza in infants and young children are generally atypical.
How does the flu spread?
Influenza is mainly spread through droplets such as sneezing and coughing, but it can also be spread through contact with contaminated items. Influenza spreads more easily in crowded places such as schools, kindergartens, or poorly ventilated rooms.
Seek prompt medical attention**
48 hours is an important time node for influenza**, and the best time is within 48 hours of the onset of flu-like symptoms**. Most patients with mild symptoms can rest at home and self-isolate, and should go to the hospital in time if they have persistent high fever, severe cough, drowsiness, dyspnea, severe vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc.
How can I prevent the flu?
1.Get a flu shot: The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the flu.
2.Wash your hands frequently: Let your child develop a good habit of washing his hands frequently, especially after touching public objects, before eating and after using the toilet, etc.
3.Maintain environmental hygiene: Open windows frequently to ventilate and maintain indoor air circulation. Disinfect your child's toys, utensils, and other items regularly.
4.Avoid contact with people with influenza: Try to avoid exposing your child to people with influenza, and if someone in your family is infected with the flu, you should isolate to avoid cross-infection.
5.Strengthen your child's resistance: Encourage your child to participate in outdoor activities to exercise and strengthen his or her resistance.