In the lead up to 2024 South African flu season, vulnerable citizens with influenza are urged to vaccinate and use masks. Here’s more …
The Department of Health warns that 2024 South African flu season is set to be a doozy. Department spokesperson, Foster Mohale, urges all vulnerable citizens to take preemptive measures against respiratory infections and syncytial viruses .The Department of Health says vulnerable citizens should vaccine-up for flu season. Image: File
The respiratory syncytial virus – or common cold – is beginning to circulate heavily in 2024 South African flu season, says the department. Likewise, it says it’s seeing a rise in influenza infections for the season. TheIt has seen fit to notify the department that it is now peak season of RSV. It also wants to stress that while some symptoms may be common, RSVs should not be confused with COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Most diseases caused by influenza, like RSV and SARS-CoV-2 viruses are mild. However, the department warns that the viruses may still cause severe illness and even death, particularly in individuals with acute conditions. That said, there is no indication the 2024 South African flu season will be more severe than other years. However, the department says the elderly , children and those with underlying illnesses should get vaccinated.
These underlying illnesses include heart and lung disease, people living with HIV and tuberculosis, and pregnant women. Influenza vaccines are available for free at public clinics to anyone in these risk groups. Similarly, it can be purchased privately at pharmacies by those who don’t fall into one of the above risk groups.The African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases .
Influenza is only contagious for three to eight days. If you are sick, the department urges you to prevent the spread by:Are you ready for 2024 South African flu season? If so, be sure to share your thoughts with our audience in the comments section below. And don’t forget to follow usOrlando Pirates strikers do their goal differential no harm
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