How to prevent flu?

The most direct and effective way to prevent and treat influenza is vaccination. The best time to get the vaccine is from September to November, which is before the flu peak. The elderly and children are advised to get vaccinations and take precautions in advance.

Another important way to prevent influenza is to wash your hands frequently and avoid simply rinsing with water. Instead, rub well with soap each time and then rinse; do not go to crowded places to reduce the chance of infection; exercise your body and improve immunity. Maintain a healthy life schedule.

I have already received the flu vaccine, do you want to take it again now?

The flu vaccine is given every year. The protective effect produced by the human body after being vaccinated with influenza vaccine can be maintained for 6-8 months, and it will gradually weaken over time. Therefore, it should be vaccinated every year to obtain effective protection.

In addition, influenza viruses mutate every year, so the vaccines vaccinated each year may be different. Influenza vaccines are usually on the market around October each year. It is recommended that the public can be vaccinated as soon as possible as long as the flu vaccines are available this year.

What type of mask should I wear to prevent influenza?

Medical surgical masks can prevent influenza well. Wearing a mask is an effective means to block the spread of respiratory secretions. Choosing a medical surgical mask can prevent influenza well. N95 masks have better disease prevention effects, but they have poor air permeability and greater respiratory resistance, so they are not suitable for long-term wear.

Masks need to be replaced regularly, not reversed, and not to wear on both sides. Wash your hands before wearing a mask or avoid touching the inner side of the mask while wearing the mask to reduce the possibility of contamination of the mask. Distinguish the inside, outside, top and bottom of the mask. The metal strip (nose clip) is on the top, the side with the folds down is the outside, and one end of the metal strip is above the mask.

(Source: Ningbo Tourism)