According to the last epidemiological bulletin of Public Health France, the flu epidemic is well established throughout mainland France. During week 4, there were 8,565 emergency room visits for influenza-like illness, including 1,054 (12%) hospitalizations. The proportion of flu-like symptoms among SOS Médecins consultations is 18%, an increase compared to last week.
Since the start of this seasonal flu epidemic in November 2018, 422 severe cases of flu have been admitted to intensive care. Half of these patients are 65 years of age or older. The majority (86%) of them had risk factors.
Be extra vigilant about hygiene
• To avoid catching a virus, and in particular the flu virus, health authorities recommend wash your hands several times a day with soap, for 30 secondsIt is important to repeat this gesture after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose, before and after each meal, after each outing and after going to the toilet, of course.
• If you don’t have soap and water, the hydro-alcoholic solution can be useful . But not systematically because, in the event of too frequent use, the hydroalcoholic gel damages the hydrolipidic film which protects your skin.
Watch out for alcohol and tobacco
The tobacco increases the amount of free radicals in the body, which reduces vitamin C levels, and therefore the immunity of the body. As for alcohol, it decreases the power of white blood cells, and has tendency to dehydrate. Moderation is therefore strongly recommended to avoid weakening your immune system at the height of the epidemic.
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