Pandemic flu
What is a pandemic flu?
The pandemic flu caused by the influenza A (H1N1)v virus is an acute respiratory infection, which spreads among people. This new flu virus, that people have no immunity to it, has spread around the world very quickly, thus causing a pandemic. The main difference between the usual seasonal flu and the pandemic flu is that the latter spreads very fast and that a large number of people are infected at the same time.
How is the pandemic flu virus transmitted?
- The pandemic flu virus is transmitted in the same way as the seasonal flu virus:
- By infected droplets that emerge at coughing, sneezing and talking;
- By direct contact with an infected person (e. g. kissing, hugging);
- By touching contaminated surfaces and objects (tableware, glasses, door handles, phone receivers etc.).
Vaccination is another way of protection against the flu.
Vaccination is one of the most effective measures to protect ourselves against the flu. In autumn, it is recommended to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu and against the new flu. We shall keep you informed on the process and method of vaccination.
The pandemic flu symptoms are similar to those of seasonal flu:
- Fever
- Chills
- Dry cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Body aches
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Most people recover within a week even without special medical treatment.