Onishchenko gave tips on protecting against flu and colds

Former chief sanitary officer of the Russian Federation, epidemiologist Gennady Onishchenko told how to protect yourself from influenza and SARS in the fall.

In conversation with aif.ru On Saturday, November 1, he stressed that vaccination and wearing masks in public places would help protect against the flu during the cold season. The specialist noted that a period of increasing incidence of acute respiratory infections and influenza is beginning in the country, so it is important to get vaccinated. According to him, at the moment only 47 million people have been vaccinated, which is extremely insufficient. He also recalled the need to wear protective masks in public places.

Onishchenko added that masks do not provide absolute protection against infection, but significantly reduce the risks.

Experts also reminded about other measures to prevent the flu: to observe hygiene (wash hands regularly, do not touch the face), strengthen the immune system through proper sleep and nutrition, maintain physical activity and spend more time outdoors. At the same time, it is recommended to avoid crowded places, especially during the period of increasing morbidity, and to reduce the use of public transport if possible.

Minus the virus: the incidence of SARS decreased due to the warm autumn

The peak of infections will shift to the winter months, experts say.

On October 31, sports medicine doctor Anna Markova warned that SARS training could lead to pneumonia. According to the specialist, with mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat or sneezing, you can exercise, but with less stress. Markova added that outdoor walks are useful if you avoid hypothermia, the website writes. kp.ru .

On October 30, Onishchenko advised to dress warmly during the virus period to avoid hypothermia. He noted that when infected with the virus, it is important to isolate yourself from family members, especially if there are children or elderly relatives at home.

At the same time, Rospotrebnadzor reported an increase in hospitalizations with acute respiratory viral infections and influenza in the country, although the situation remains within the seasonal norm. Virologist Anatoly Alshtein noted that this year, strains similar to last year's are spreading, including H1N1 swine flu. All of them are taken into account in the composition of modern vaccines. The risk group includes people with chronic diseases, the elderly and pregnant women, Moscow 24 reports.

On October 29, otorhinolaryngologist Niyaz Mukhamadyarov urged not to use cold drops for more than a week. According to him, the consequence may be the body's dependence on the drug. He called for the use of ready-made saline solutions for washing the nose. 360.ru .

On the same day, general practitioner Alexei Paramonov recommended that you do not walk down the street in wet shoes. He explained that the water in puddles may contain germs brought in from the soil, shoes, wheels, and sometimes from animals. It is better to choose tight shoes and avoid getting them wet, RT reports.

At the same time, Rospotrebnadzor said that the epidemiological situation of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections in Moscow remains stable, the Moscow City News agency notes.

On October 23, nutritionist Daria Rusakova, in an interview with NSN, said that fermented dairy products contribute to the normalization of intestinal microflora, which is responsible for the human immune system. She recommended drinking one or two glasses of kefir an hour before bedtime.

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