Fuzhou friends circle madly: EB flu is serious?The truth is here

In the past few days, everyone's circle of friends and various WeChat groups have been swiped by a "anti -flu information". The information mentioned in the information that "this time the EB flu is very serious", and the "notification" and "warm reminder" in large sections are available. "↓

On social media such as a sound, many netizens have reposted this "EB flu" reminder.

After inquiring by Fu Xiaowei, this rumor information was spread as early as 2019. At that time, the disease control department and the media had rumored ↓

What is going on? Is there an EB flu in medicine? What kind of type of influenza epidemic is? Can keep the throat moist really to prevent flu?

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Do not believe! EB flu does not exist at all

Influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease caused by influenza virus. The seasonal influenza virus that causes seasonal epidemic is usually H1N1, H3N2 subtypes and type B viruses in type A. Victoria and Yamagata.

Recently, the influenza of southern provinces in my country has shown rapid upward trend. According to the Weekly report of the National Influenza Center in 2022, the type of this influenza epidemic is A (H3N2) sub -influenza.

However, there is indeed an EB virus in medicine, but it is not the same as the flu virus.

The EB virus is the abbreviation of the EPSTEIN-BARR virus. It belongs to herpes virus and is mainly transmitted through saliva.

Most people infection with EB viruses will have symptoms similar to normal colds or influenza in fever, pharyngitis, etc. The disease is self -healing. Basically, there is no need to take medicine. Some more serious problems, such as immune system diseases.

EB virus infection is common in children and adolescents. About 80%-90%of adults have infected with EB viruses around the world. The first infection usually occurs before the age of 10. Children's infection usually has no symptoms. Typical contagious monocytes.

Can keep the throat moist to prevent flu?

In this information on the Internet, it is also mentioned that "keeping the moisture of the throat mucosa can prevent influenza ... The throat mucosa is dry, and the virus can invade the body in 10 minutes." Is this true?

Experts said that the flu virus mainly enters the epithelial cells of the respiratory tract and reproduces, producing inflammatory reactions, and has nothing to do with dry throat. The strength of immunity varies from person to person, and the virus will invade the body in 10 minutes and lack medical basis.

Vaccination of flu vaccines every year is the most effective way to prevent flu. Especially for children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with chronic basic diseases, they should pay attention to and vaccinate vaccines in time.

At the same time, it is necessary to do personal protection, especially to wear masks in public places, do a good job of hand hygiene, and try to avoid activities at intensive places. Gentle more ventilation in the room and pay attention to rest.

Don't believe in these influenza rumors

Rumor 1: Fluent patients sneeze to cover your mouth

In daily life, many people cough or sneeze, and are used to covering their mouths with their hands, thinking that this can avoid transmitting bacteria or viruses to others.

In fact, it does not have much effect, but it is easy to pass the virus or bacteria to the hand and then pass it to her.

The best way is to cover with disposable paper towels or elbows.

Rumor 2: Vinegar steaming, putting onions can prevent flu

5ml of vinegar per cubic meter to kill the virus, and human respiratory mucosa cannot withstand such acidity. The killing effect of the onion and garlic on the virus in the air is smaller.

In addition, research shows that a person should have a cold even if 2G vitamin C is supplemented by 2G vitamin C every day.

Rumor 3: Covering sweat can treat influenza

It is not advisable to cause complications or shocks that can easily cause collapse or dehydration by sweating.

Rumor 4: Can influenza heal itself?

This is wrong! If there is no complication of a cold, it can heal itself within a week, and rarely endanger life. Fluent may cause many serious complications.

Although the EB flu does not exist, the influenza is indeed high recently. Everyone must do a good job of prevention! Quickly forward the rumors!

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