Physicians said that in the face of the dual-drug attack in winter, if you find symptoms, are at risk, and have a positive test, it is recommended to take preventive measures and administer the Wuhan pneumonia vaccine and influenza vaccine as soon as possible; schematic diagram.

(File photo, photo by reporter Cong Changjin)

[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] The weather has plummeted, and Wuhan pneumonia (new coronavirus disease, COVID-19) and influenza have begun to rage everywhere. Everyone is facing the attack of "double poisons". How can we survive the cold winter safely?

Chest and critical care physician Huang Xuan said, keep in mind the mantra of "3 know, 2 please". If you find symptoms, are at risk, and have a positive test, it is recommended to take preventive measures and administer the Wuhan pneumonia vaccine and influenza vaccine as soon as possible.

Do you "know" that you have symptoms?

Huang Xuan posted on the Facebook page "Dr. Ooi Hean Huang Xuan" that influenza virus and COVID-19 virus infection are caused by different viruses, but they are both contagious respiratory diseases. When an infected person coughs, sneezes, Talking, singing, breathing, etc., spread out through droplets and aerosols.

The two have similar symptoms including cough, runny nose, sore throat, fever, headache and fatigue, but no matter which virus is caused, as long as you have upper respiratory symptoms, you should use the rapid screening tool and don't guess by yourself.

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"Know" that you are in danger

Under the pandemic, in addition to the elderly, pregnant women, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, etc. are high-risk groups, the general public should not be ignored, such as failure to comply with the epidemic prevention mechanism, incomplete vaccination, patients with chronic diseases at home or frequent exposure to high-risk groups , People with asymptomatic infection, and people of any age who are at high risk may become ill or severely ill from the COVID-19 virus, influenza virus, and may even die.

"Know" what to do if you are positive?

The simple act of staying home if you test positive or feel unwell (it doesn’t have to be positive) will help ensure you don’t spread the virus to others and reduce the burden on healthcare resources.

However, if you are in a high-risk group and have severe symptoms from flu or COVID-19, please contact the health department personnel and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

If you do not belong to the high-risk group and your symptoms are not serious, please stay at home and do not go to work, class or walk around, otherwise it will be very dangerous.

"Please" Get Influenza and Coronavirus Vaccines

Vaccination is effective in protecting people from severe illness and death from influenza and COVID-19.

Especially if you are a frontline healthcare worker or someone who is at higher risk of serious illness, it is very important to get vaccinated.

"Please" stick to the epidemic prevention measures

To avoid the spread of COVID-19 virus, flu virus, so everyone should do a good job of epidemic prevention measures, such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, keeping a safe distance; avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth; avoid close contact with confirmed patients; open windows to promote air circulation.

If these situations are ignored, it may be a great opportunity for virus invasion.

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