Who is susceptible to the flu and needs to be vaccinated?

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Vaccination against influenza is considered the most effective and simplest method of preventing seasonal flu today, when the acute respiratory infection pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is a global concern, and influenza A strains appear. reappear, threatening public health. Are you in a vulnerable population that needs a flu shot?
Video content is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Ma Van Tham, Head of Pediatrics - Neonatology Department, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
Vaccination against influenza is considered the most effective and simplest method of preventing seasonal flu today, when the acute respiratory infection pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is a global concern, and influenza A strains appear. reappear, threatening public health. Are you in a vulnerable population that needs a flu shot?

1. Everyone is at risk of getting the flu

According to Dr. Ma Van Tham, anyone can catch the flu. Influenza can progress with mild to severe symptoms, especially the following:
Children, especially children under 5 years old Adults, especially people over 65 years old Pregnant women People with weakened immune systems epidemic People who are severely obese People with chronic diseases such as asthma, chronic lung disease, cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS or cancer... People who work in crowded environments such as hospitals, schools and The workplace is the object of high risk of catching and spreading the flu.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 2010 to now, every year there are about 9-45 million cases of influenza in the world, 61,000 deaths from complications of influenza pneumonia. Influenza is especially dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases.
Influenza usually manifests itself as soon as 2 days after the body is exposed to the virus that causes the disease. Typical flu symptoms include:
Fever over 38 degrees Celsius
Muscle aches
Chills
Headache
Dry cough
Fatigue
Nasal congestion
Sore throat
Prevention seasonal flu, people should regularly wash their hands with soap and water; cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing; avoid contact with people suspected of being infected; maintain good physical hygiene and living environment; Wear medical masks to crowded places such as hospitals, supermarkets, parks...
Besides daily activities, vaccination is the most effective way to prevent flu. According to doctors ..., seasonal flu usually occurs all year round, but the peak season of seasonal flu in the Northern Hemisphere usually falls in spring and winter. So the right time to get the flu vaccine is 2 weeks - 1 month before peak season. Families are encouraged to start vaccinations from September to March.

2. Current popular flu vaccines

Currently, there are 3 flu vaccines being vaccinated including Vaxigrip tetra of France, Influvac tetra of the Netherlands and CG Flu of Korea. In which:
Korean flu vaccine GC Flu is a vaccine against seasonal flu, widely used to prevent influenza in adults and children over 3 years old, injected intramuscularly with 1 dose of gc flu 0.5ml . Vaxigrip tetra vaccine originated from Sanofi Pasteur (France), is indicated for the prevention of influenza for children from 6 months of age and adults, especially in people at high risk of complications with the content of 0.5ml. Influvac tetra 0.5ml vaccine is recommended for children from 3 years of age and high-risk individuals with a dose of 0.5 ml of influvac. Influenza is a virus that mutates every year and comes in many varieties. Furthermore, the protective antibodies produced by the influenza virus are short-lived for less than a year. That's why each seasonal flu vaccine is only effective against a certain strain of influenza virus and must be repeated when a new flu vaccine is available to achieve the most effective prevention.
Vinmec International General Hospital has been deploying immunization services with a variety of vaccines for different audiences, from infants, young children, adults, and women before and during pregnancy pregnant. With good and modern facilities, all vaccines are always guaranteed at all stages, from importation from the manufacturer to preservation and delivery to the user.

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