| A. How to Prevent Influenza A B. How to Get over Influenza A C. Symptoms of Influenza A D. Introduction of Influenza Viruses E. Spread of the Influenza Viruses F. The Differences between Influenza Viruses |
If people around you have had a fever recently, it may not be COVID-19. According to China Daily, many places in China have entered into the peak (高峰) period for seasonal flu. Influenza Ais sweeping across the country.
The influenza virus can be so dangerous that it has killed thousands more people across history. It is hard to cure (治愈) because it is always changing. Since 2004, more than 5000 different flu viruses have been discovered. Among them, type A can spread the fastest.
When people with flu cough or sneeze, the person nearby can take in the flu viruses. The viruses infect the cells and make copies of themselves. And then, the person will have flu symptoms (症状). Sometimes they will cause lots of serious problems.
Although it looks similar to the cold, they have different symptoms. The patients will have a fever above 38 degrees. And most of the time, they will have headaches and coughs. Sometimes, they will also have poor appetite (胃口).
Most people don't need to take medicine. The symptoms can go away after 3 to 7 days. But if the fever doesn't go down after three days, go to see a doctor. If you catch the flu, go back to school 48 hours after the symptoms go away.
First of all, you'd better stay away from the public place if possible, if you have to, please wear a mask. Next, wash your hands carefully before meals and always keep your windows open so that the air will be fresh. If necessary, take vaccines.
