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31/07/2012
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Only in the South, 144 people died from the disease in 2012. Simple everyday actions can help prevent contamination.
The cold and the large number of cases of influenza A have worried the Brazilians. One hundred and forty-four people died from the disease this year in the South: 72 in Santa Catarina, 47 in Rio Grande do Sul and Parana 25.
Know the difference between a flu and how to avoid the flu disease is essential. The cold can be caused by more than 200 types of viruses and the flu only for influenza A, B, or C. Who has a cold sore throat feel, has a runny nose, stuffy nose, cough and fever up to 38 degrees. In influenza, the symptoms are stronger, with headache, fatigue, sore throat, cough with phlegm and fever of 38.5 degrees can pass.
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In the flu, the fever starts at 39 degrees, muscle aches and headaches are more intense, the cough is dry and solid, the eyes burn and the person shivers. For influenza vaccine has, for the not yet cooled.
The prevention is the same for all cases and with simple steps is possible to avoid contamination. At home, for example, water and soap solve. One tip is to pass a damp cloth on the door handles, frequently.
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If someone is sick at home, attention must be paid. "After blowing your nose is essential that the paper is deposited in a trash bag within a bag either. If I put on a table, the virus can infect both the plastic and other objects. Some viruses remain alive in the environment for up to 14 days, "teaches medical Elisabeth Araujo.
Other important attitudes are washing your hands, avoid hugging, kissing and shaking hands, avoid passing hands over his face, eyes, nose and mouth, to stay at least one meter away from someone else and cover your mouth when coughing or sneeze. "When you sneeze or cough expels droplets that will stay in the environment," explains the doctor.
So it is important to clean up the toys and remote control with a damp cloth or alcohol. "Schools have to be strict, because it is the site of further spread. The child is full of secretion, the secretion touches, grabs the toy and put in your mouth. It is essential to prevent, "says Elisabeth.
Source: Journal Hoje
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