Tweet
Translation Google
Cases of flu in a more severe form recorded
JUNE 27, 2022
BY JEAN-MARIE ST-CYR
Since May, the country has been dealing with an unusual rise in cases of respiratory infections and flu. In some cases the disease has become more severe. In addition to the cool and dry climate, this sudden increase, despite wearing a sanitary mask, is due to the weakening of the immune system which has not been "in contact" with the flu viruses due to sanitary restrictions, explains the Dr. Fazil Khodabocus, public health physician.
Fever, sore throat, dry cough, runny nose and body aches are common symptoms of respiratory infections and the flu. However, it is clear that more than 5,000 to 6,000 cases have been recorded since last May. According to the latest figures available, 6,663 cases were noted from June 13 to 19, while the number was 6,196 the previous week. Week after week, the numbers are rising, according to the Ministry of Health. Added to this, the symptoms are more severe and last longer, among there are a large number of children. This is the finding of the Ministry of Health.
Indeed, Dr. Fazil Khodabocus, public health doctor, explains that more severe forms of the flu have been noted among people who have been sick in recent weeks. “Viruses have not mutated to be more severe. It is the immune system that seems to be more fragile unlike previous years. This is because the body has not been exposed to the flu virus for the past two years when the population has been more exposed to Covid-19,” he said.
And to add that the cold and dry climate is conducive to the circulation of influenza viruses (AH1N1, AH3N2 and B), but also other viruses, such as adenovirus, rhino virus, respiratory syncytial virus and Covid-19, some of whose symptoms are almost like the flu. According to him, the lack of physical activity, due to confinements, can also be the cause of this situation.
However, the public health doctor specifies that patients who already suffer from comorbidities are the most likely to develop complications in the event of respiratory infections and influenza. This, because of their weakened immune system. Among, there is bronchitis and pneumonia. He took the opportunity to emphasize that the flu should not be trivialized, because it can prove fatal in the most vulnerable people. As a result, he advocates vaccination as a means of protection. Self-medication is prohibited, he says. “It is best to consult a doctor before taking medication and taking the Covid test. And this, to know if it is the symptoms of the flu or of the Covid-19. »
Cases of flu in a more severe form recorded
JUNE 27, 2022
BY JEAN-MARIE ST-CYR
Since May, the country has been dealing with an unusual rise in cases of respiratory infections and flu. In some cases the disease has become more severe. In addition to the cool and dry climate, this sudden increase, despite wearing a sanitary mask, is due to the weakening of the immune system which has not been "in contact" with the flu viruses due to sanitary restrictions, explains the Dr. Fazil Khodabocus, public health physician.
Fever, sore throat, dry cough, runny nose and body aches are common symptoms of respiratory infections and the flu. However, it is clear that more than 5,000 to 6,000 cases have been recorded since last May. According to the latest figures available, 6,663 cases were noted from June 13 to 19, while the number was 6,196 the previous week. Week after week, the numbers are rising, according to the Ministry of Health. Added to this, the symptoms are more severe and last longer, among there are a large number of children. This is the finding of the Ministry of Health.
Indeed, Dr. Fazil Khodabocus, public health doctor, explains that more severe forms of the flu have been noted among people who have been sick in recent weeks. “Viruses have not mutated to be more severe. It is the immune system that seems to be more fragile unlike previous years. This is because the body has not been exposed to the flu virus for the past two years when the population has been more exposed to Covid-19,” he said.
And to add that the cold and dry climate is conducive to the circulation of influenza viruses (AH1N1, AH3N2 and B), but also other viruses, such as adenovirus, rhino virus, respiratory syncytial virus and Covid-19, some of whose symptoms are almost like the flu. According to him, the lack of physical activity, due to confinements, can also be the cause of this situation.
However, the public health doctor specifies that patients who already suffer from comorbidities are the most likely to develop complications in the event of respiratory infections and influenza. This, because of their weakened immune system. Among, there is bronchitis and pneumonia. He took the opportunity to emphasize that the flu should not be trivialized, because it can prove fatal in the most vulnerable people. As a result, he advocates vaccination as a means of protection. Self-medication is prohibited, he says. “It is best to consult a doctor before taking medication and taking the Covid test. And this, to know if it is the symptoms of the flu or of the Covid-19. »
Comment