Patience and tranquility when faced with the flu - Version nº. 9
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https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v25i4.10647Abstract
Influenza A (H1N1) is very contagious and of scarce severity. It is less dangerous than the usual seasonal flu. When dealing with influenza A (H1N1) it is fitting to keep up a prudent and calm conduct,much like the one we adapt with the seasonal flu. The doctor must be consulted only in case of grave illness (coughing up blood, great respiratory deterioration). The antiviral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza do not prevent influenza A (H1N1), and have significant side effects. They must be reserved for serious cases. The vaccine against influenza A (H1N1) is on an experimental stage, and presently there is no information about its safety and efficiency. The previous pandemics did not cause great mortality once the antibiotics that treat the flu-related pneumonias became available. Moreover, these pandemics did not have a second outburst of greater aggressiveness. In addition to influenza A (H1N1), the health care services have to deal with the thousands of usual acute and chronic patients; the activity of doctors, nurses and remaining staff must not become saturated with patients that have mild influenza A (H1N1).Downloads
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