The Importance of the Influenza Vaccine

In general, many people do not understand the importance of the flu vaccine
keep the body's immune system strong. Of course, people are reluctant to get it
flu vaccination is understandable. Influenza is not included in the standard vaccine. Besides that,
Influenza is classified as a mild illness. In fact, in people with compromised immune systems
weak, flu can be very serious and even fatal. Plus, delay
flu also increases the risk of getting the flu.

Flu is a viral disease that often attacks children. Virus
Flu spreads through droplets or splashes of fluid from people who are sick with the flu. Flu viruses can
It spreads quickly, among others, in schools, daycares and playgrounds.
Children can easily become infected when they are close to other children who have the flu. Contagion too
can occur when children hold objects contaminated with the virus, such as: pencils, erasers,
and the toy then touches the nose, eyes, or mouth. Considering the potential for flu
cause serious complications, it would be good to take preventive steps
against this disease. One of the right steps is giving the influenza vaccine.
By administering the vaccine, the risk of getting flu or flu symptoms will be reduced
What you experience tends to be milder than if you don't get the vaccine.

If the flu is not treated properly, it can get worse and
causes problems such as:
1. Inflammatory lung disease caused by a viral infection or called pneumonia
2. Dehydration or the body's lack of water
3. Brain degeneration
4. Sinusitis
5. Ear infection
6. Exacerbation of pre-existing conditions (such as heart disease or asthma).
Flu complications are more likely to occur in the following groups:
1. Children under 5 years of age.
2. Elderly (over 65 years of age)
3. When a woman is pregnant
4. Have chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and COPD

 

The influenza vaccine is effective in preventing infection and reducing the risk of disease
serious about flu. Apart from getting a flu vaccination, flu can be prevented by
limiting contact with sick people, staying at home when sick, consuming
healthy food, drink lots of water, and maintain cleanliness such as washing your hands
use soap.

The following are the benefits of the flu vaccine, namely:
1. Reduces the risk of excess flu and death
2. Prevent the severity of existing illnesses when you have the flu
3. Reduces the risk of serious chronic disease if you have the flu

So, Friends of Hermina, if you want a consultation regarding the influenza vaccine, come immediately
Go to the hospital with an internal medicine specialist at RSU Hermina Solo for the vaccine
so that it can be handled appropriately according to the conditions.

Reference Source:
https://www.klikdokter.com/info-sehat/pernapasan/ini-alasan-kenapa-anda-besar-vaksin-flu#
https://upk.kemkes.go.id/new/vaksinasi-influenza-di-upk-17-januari-2024