{"id":13908,"date":"2024-02-02T16:14:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T16:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/?p=13908"},"modified":"2024-02-02T16:14:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T16:14:41","slug":"get-informed-and-protect-yourself-from-the-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/get-informed-and-protect-yourself-from-the-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Informed and Protect Yourself from the Flu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Blog-header-67-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13910\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Blog-header-67-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/nhcoa.org\/es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Blog-header-67-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e9ed63e84bf5c62d588a0305e624e08 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">With January ending, Spring may be in sight, but it\u2019s important to remember that <strong>we are still in flu season.<\/strong> According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), <strong>there is heightened influenza activity between the months of December and February, and it even has the potential to last through the end of May<\/strong>. Since the introduction of COVID-19, it has been more difficult to accurately predict the beginning and end of the flu season, making it all the more important for us to maintain <strong>constant care and preventive measures against infections.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00c481f8333049ff84570df1837c3a25 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The CDC has estimated the following statistics on influenza activity in the US, between October 1, 2023 to January 13, 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">\u00b7 Up to 31 million cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">\u00b7 Between 180,000 and 380,000 cases that lead to hospitalization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:15px\">\u00b7 Between 11,000 and 33,000 cases of death caused by influenza.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0773a95e2a9b683799ae3bbf3efcf09a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">With these estimates in mind, and knowing that the flu season is still in effect, it is essential to <strong>follow flu prevention recommendations for our own health and that of our loved ones as well<\/strong>. Just like with COVID-19, we must remember that influenza poses greater danger for those at higher risk of complications such as older adults, pregnant women, children and people with certain chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5537f5f4db323427fe732209c59c625 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">The most important, and easiest, precaution you can take is to get an annual influenza vaccination. <strong>Flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu-related illness and inhibits the development of serious flu complications that could lead to hospitalization or death<\/strong>. CDC also recommends staying away from people who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and washing hands frequently. It is also recommended that you avoid crowded places during flu season where the virus can spread easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fa64fcb7e6851edabbcedaa62ee520e7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">If you are already infected, you should follow the treatment prescribed by your doctor. Experts also recommend limiting contact with others as much as possible to avoid infecting them and stop the spread. For influenza specifically, <strong>CDC recommends that people stay home for at least 24 hours once their fever is gone, except to go to the doctor or for other necessities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83b15e1d024b101874b06c26317f9332 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Keep in mind that you may want to check with your medical provider for an influenza antiviral treatment, not to be confused with antibiotics. <strong>Antiviral treatments consist of prescription medications (pills, liquids or inhalation powders) and are not available over-the-counter.<\/strong> Influenza antiviral drugs can reduce the severity of the illness and cut the duration of the illness. They may also prevent serious flu complications for people with higher risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16868167dddb9591dd6418c84ebc9727 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/burden\/preliminary-in-season-estimates.htm#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/burden\/preliminary-in-season-estimates.htm#<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/season\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/season\/index.html <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/keyfacts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/keyfacts.htm <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/prevention.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/espanol.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/prevention.htm<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With January ending, Spring may be in sight, but it\u2019s important to remember that we are still in flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is heightened influenza activity between the months of December and February, and it even has the potential to last through the end of May. 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