CAUTION: FLU!
ОСТОРОЖНО: ГРИПП! 02.11.2016

At present, the epidemic season for ARVI and the flu of 2016-2017 has been started in Mangistau oblast. Provision of vaccination of the population in the period of epidemic spread of influenza.

For the current period in Mangistau oblast, the incidence of ARVI and influenza increased 1.2 times compared to the same period last year.

From the regional budget was allocated for the epidemic season 2016-2017gg. 29mn.634 thousand. 862 tenge, 33,750 doses of influenza vaccine were purchased (Grippol plus, manufacturer - NPO Petrovax Pharm, Russia), which is provided for immunization, contingents of the risk group (medical workers, children on dispensary records in medical organizations, weakened and often ill children older than 6 months, children of orphanages, children's homes, a contingent of homes for the elderly and disabled, pregnant in the second or third trimester of pregnancy).

The virus is easily transmitted from person to person by airborne droplets when the infected people secrete the smallest particles during coughing or sneezing, so it is worthwhile during the influenza season to refrain from visiting crowded places and feel free to use masks. Remember that the disease manifests itself not at once - the incubation period for influenza can take up to 5 days, and at this time you will already be contagious to others.

Taking into account the close contact among workers working on a rotational basis, for the formation of a collective immune stratum, the Department for Consumer Protection of the Mangistau region recommended that heads of industrial enterprises in the region ensure the purchase of influenza vaccine at the expense of employers for workers and their family members. From October 1 to October 13, 2016, everything is vaccinated against of influenza-25144 people, including 24262 people at the expense of the local budget, 882 sponsors through the sponsorship. To date, vaccination coverage against influenza was -3.8% of the total population. Among the vaccinated cases of the flu, it is not registered.

Forecast for the current epidemiological season: the incidence is expected to rise from the end of November, the peak incidence will be in January-February 2017, the influenza A (H1N1) and A (H3N2) will circulate. Along with influenza A, the influenza B virus will also be circulating, as well as influenza-like respiratory viruses.

The main symptoms of influenza, as a rule, remain constant year after year - high fever, chills, aches in the body and joints, headache, weakness, reddening of the throat, runny nose.

The most serious infection occurs in the elderly and young children.

In Mangystau oblast, the registration of influenza began in November 2015. In general, the peak incidence occurred at the end of January and February. A total of 48 influenza viruses were detected during the season, of which type A-47, including 42 viruses belong to subtype A (H1N1) pdm 09.5 viruses - to subtype A (H3N2) and type B in one case.

Tips for the prevention of colds: remain in force: carefully wash your hands; on the street or in society, try to touch as little as possible with the hands of the nose or mouth; ventilate the room as often as possible; use sprays and ointments for the nose, consume more vitamins and natural immunostimulants: garlic, nettle, echinacea, onions, wear protective masks, vaccinate. Vaccination helps to relieve the disease more easily. And this is one of the most effective ways to prevent the emergence of complications after the flu, including pneumonia, meningitis, otitis and exacerbation of chronic diseases.