In the second to last flu season, in the Winter of 2017/18, over died, 25,000 people in Germany to the consequences of the flu. "The is cases, the highest number of deaths in the past 30 Jahren", Prof. Dr. Lothar H. Wieler, President of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said. How heavy is a wave of Flu will be, cannot be predicted. But one thing is for sure: if you want to protect yourself, best now to vaccinate.
"There is no other vaccination in Germany, with the save more lives lässt", RKI President Wieler says. In addition to the vaccination, the expert recommends a thorough hands to be Ill washing with soap and keep their Distance.
Such a high number of deaths in the season 2017/18 is rare, however, shows how dangerous is the flu compared to a cold. The past flu season 2018/19 is moderate failed: Around 3.8 million people visited because of the Influenza, a doctor, compared with 9 million Patients in the previous year. Data on flu-related deaths last season, the cases are not yet available.
Influenza is often characterized by a sudden onset with fever, a strong feeling of illness, muscle pain or headache. Often, a dry irritable come later cough. However, not all developing long-so typical: older patients often get a fever. This complicates the diagnosis and worsens the prognosis.
The Standing Committee on vaccination (STIKO) recommends influenza vaccination for all persons aged 60 and over, for the chronically Ill of all ages, for Pregnant women and for medical and nursing staff. For these risk groups, the statutory health insurance funds pay for the annual vaccination. Many funds also offer to all of their Insured a free flu vaccination – it’s worth it so the family doctor to ask.
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