Influenza Know it first...prevent it before it spreads in the rainy season

Influenza Know it first...prevent it before it spreads in the rainy season
      May marks the beginning of the rainy season, a time when a common yet often underestimated illness — influenza — tends to spread more widely. In Thailand, influenza is well-known and can occur throughout the year, but outbreaks are most frequent during the rainy and winter seasons. Even individuals who have previously contracted the flu can get it again, and it can affect people of all ages. Compared to the common cold, influenza often presents with more severe symptoms and carries a higher risk of complications or even death.

Symptoms of Influenza
      Uncomplicated influenza has an incubation period of 1–4 days (typically 2 days).

• Sudden fatigue
  
• Loss of appetite, nausea
  
• Severe headache
  
• Muscle and joint aches, especially around the eyes
  
• High fever (39–40°C)
  
• Sore throat, red throat, and clear nasal discharge
  
• Dry cough, flushed skin, red eyes
  
• Vomiting or diarrhea, followed by improvement after 2–4 days of fever. Nasal congestion and throat irritation may persist for up to a week.