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Any precaution is insufficient to avoid contracting both viruses, in addition to the fact that flu and covid-19 coinfection is on the table.
The message from the health authorities is clear for patients at risk, whether due to advanced age, people with previous pathologies, pregnant women, health workers, etc., although the recommendation is extended this year, with more reason than ever, to the rest of the the population.
The flu can spread quickly when a person coughs or sneezes and spreads those famous droplets that contain the virus into the air. In addition, it can be transmitted through hands contaminated with the virus. Covid-19 spreads in the same way, so the precautions we take to avoid getting one will also protect us from the other.
Simple measures to protect against the flu
Get vaccinated against the flu. Annual vaccination is the most effective way to protect against the flu and serious complications. The WHO reminds that the flu vaccine cannot give you the virus. Pain or fever after vaccination are completely normal and natural reactions that usually only last one or two days. On the other hand, the WHO has requested that pneumococcus, influenza or whooping cough vaccination programs be reinforced for adults or people classified as at risk due to their previous pathologies.
Wash your hands regularly. Clean hands protect against many infections such as the flu or coronavirus. Having clean hands is an easy way to stay healthy. Wash your hands regularly with soap and running water and dry them thoroughly with a single-use towel. You can also use an alcohol solution if soap and water are not available. The WHO advises washing your hands for the entire time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. The most likely route for germs to enter the body is through the eyes, nose and mouth. You can't control everything you inhale, but you can reduce the risk of infection by keeping your hands away from your face and keeping your mask secure. If you must touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, do so with a clean tissue or wash your hands first.
Avoid being around sick people. The flu is contagious. It spreads easily in crowded spaces, such as public transportation, schools, nursing homes, and public events. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, droplets containing the virus can spread up to one meter and infect other people who inhale them.
Stay home if you are not feeling well. If you have the flu, being around other people puts them at risk. This is especially true for people with chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and HIV. By isolating yourself quickly you can prevent the spread of the flu and save lives.
Use of masks, always. The mandatory use of the mask in force in Spain will prevent many viral infections this year, since it also protects against flu and colds.
Who should get the flu vaccine?
All people aged 65 and over
Those under 65 years of age with some risk factor
Lung and cardiovascular diseases. Metabolic, liver, kidney, neurological or neuromuscular diseases.
Disorders and diseases with cognitive dysfunction.
Asplenia, hemoglobinopathy or anemia.Pathologies that cause immunosuppression (including HIV, medication)Morbid obesity; cochlear implant; cancer.E
Celiac disease, CSF fistula and chronic inflammatory disease (intestinal and arthropathies).
Premature births (before 32 weeks, from 6 months to 2 years). Pregnant women (regardless of gestation age) and postpartum (up to 6 months after delivery if they were not vaccinated during pregnancy).
Health professionals.
Workers in residential social centers or in care centers for the chronically ill.
Primary caregivers of chronically dependent patients.
People who live with others belonging to high-risk groups.
Students in internships in health and social-health centers.
Professionals from essential community services (police, firefighters, civil protection).
Personnel from penitentiary institutions and other detention centers.
Workers on poultry and swine farms or in contact with wild birds.
