Dr. Murat Yaycı, Medical Director at Atabay Pharmaceutical and Public Health Specialist said, “Flu is a health threat that should not be paid no attention. There is specific antiviral treatment for influenza. Everyone who is infected with the disease should start early treatment under the supervision of a physician.”
Public Health Specialists warn that the flu disease, which increases its effect especially as the weather gets cooler, should be taken seriously. He also points out that early treatment can positively affect the course of the disease. Therefore, it is important for people showing flu symptoms to consult a healthcare professional without delay. Additionally, at-risk groups need to take protective measures and consider antiviral treatment in case of contact with a flu patient.
Dr. Murat Yaycı, Medical Director at Atabay Pharmaceutical and Public Health Specialist said, “Influenza, one of the most common diseases since autumn, is a serious health problem that causes the death of 250-500,000 people worldwide every year and can be easily transmitted through droplets. It is triggered by a virus that affects 3-5 million people worldwide every year, and causes the spread of droplets containing many viruses, especially in cases such as coughing and sneezing. Early treatment of influenza is of great importance because this disease can be overcome with mild symptoms when early treatment is started.”
“Risk groups should take the disease seriously”
Dr. Murat Yaycı emphasized that people with flu symptoms should immediately start treatment under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Yaycı said, “Influenza can be more severe, especially in at-risk groups, so these people should take the disease seriously. There is specific antiviral treatment against the influenza virus that causes influenza. Starting this treatment early can prevent the disease from getting worse. If left untreated, the disease can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and meningitis. The risk of death is 6.3 times higher in people over the age of 65 who are hospitalized due to flu. The risk of death of babies carried by pregnant women with flu increases 3.6 times, and the risk of death in obese people with flu increases 2 times. In risk groups, protection is as important as treatment.”
“People who have been in contact with a flu patient should receive antiviral treatment for at least 10 days.”
Flu can be more severe, especially in babies, the elderly, pregnant women, obese people and people with weak immune systems. Dr. Murat Yaycı emphasizes that people in these risk groups should receive protective antiviral treatment for at least 10 days if they come into contact with a flu patient at home without protection. Murat Yaycı lists some facts to know about flu as follows:
-A single sneeze can spread around 2 million virus particles in the air.
-90 cm from the flu patient. When you sit far away, the amount of viruses you can get from the air you breathe in 1 minute can be 350.
-The flu virus multiplies rapidly when it enters the human body, and when treatment is started early, the risk of pneumonia is reduced by over 50%.
