Influenza – Record Fast Activity in the US, How to Avoid or Treat it

Ten states in the USA report a high activity in flu and all around the country, more and more people are reportedly getting admitted to hospitals amid complaints of flu and its severe effects.  CDC reports that the season of flu reaches its peak sometime from December to February.

While flu does not ignite a concern in many considering it a common cold virus hitting people and then subsiding itself but it can have serious consequences for the physically weak people. Every year millions suffer from the flu and thousands die in the US alone, ABC News reported.  

Center for Disease Control and Prevention offers valuable information to the public regarding this viral disease that can be fatal in some cases.  Getting the flu vaccine is proved to be the best way to prevention from the flu. A vaccine is good for elderly people as well as youth and children, CDC reported.

Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, says that if anyone is late in getting a flu shot he should run to get it done and it is never too late to be vaccinated for the flu. The current spreading influenza in the US is influenza A (H3) and the accurate best vaccine for it is available.

Other than getting vaccine some simple steps can efficiently secure anyone from catching the virus. Washing hands frequently especially before eating is key to prevention. The virus is contagious and this means that everyone should avoid a person who is sneezing or coughing to stop getting the germs. And anyone having caught the virus should limit his activities; he sure does not want to give it to others.

Treating the virus is essential. A good antivirus medicine can help the body overcome the effects of the virus fast. For older people or infants or pregnant women, getting an antivirus is strongly recommended so that further damage to their health is prevented.