"World Influenza Day" under the COVID-19 pandemic - Working together to fight the virus is the key

Shanghai, November 1, 2021/PRNewswire/ - November 1, 2021 is the fourth "World Influenza Day"

Don’t treat “flu” as a cold, it’s crucial to understand “flu” correctly

Influenza is a contagious acute respiratory disease caused by influenza virus

Professor Yu Guangjun, Dean of Shanghai Children's Hospital

Professor Yu Guangjun, Dean of Shanghai Children’s Hospital, introduced: The incidence of influenza throughout the country has gradually increased since March this year.

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The difference between flu and cold is quite different.

Influenza anti-virus "golden 48 hours" to avoid serious complications

High-risk patients are more likely to cause a variety of serious complications after flu, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, septic shock, etc.

Influenza is extremely contagious, and people in close contact are at risk of mutual infection

Professor Zhang Ting, Director of the Department of Digestive and Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Children's Hospital

At present, there are two main antiviral treatments for influenza: one is neuraminidase inhibitors, such as oseltamivir, which is familiar to the public, and has been widely used in clinical practice

Professor Zhang Ting pointed out: According to Phase III clinical data, Mabaloxavir can basically eliminate influenza virus in the body within 24 hours of taking the medicine, greatly shortening the overall course of influenza, quickly relieving symptoms and reducing the risk of virus transmission

Every autumn and winter are the peaks of influenza vaccination

Source: Roche Pharmaceuticals China