Prevented and treatment for Influenza B.

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Influenza B is a subtype of influenza, a viral infection of the respiratory tract. People with influenza B usually have mild symptoms, such as coughing, sore throat, and body aches. However, it can sometimes cause serious complications.

Influenza is a virus that can be found and occurs all year round, but it tends to spread more during the winter because the influenza virus grows well in cold and humid weather, which is most common from December to January or during the rainy season. Therefore, influenza can be found in people of all ages, especially those with fragile immune systems such as young children under 2 years old, the elderly, and pregnant women, as well as those with a high body mass index or obesity. High-risk groups must be especially careful, such as patients with chronic lung disease, asthma, heart disease, ยูฟ่าเบท and immunodeficiency.

For the spread of influenza B, it can be transmitted by contact with secretions such as mucus, phlegm, coughing and sneezing on each other. The incubation period is 1-4 days. If there are complications, it will cause pneumonia and may be life-threatening. The average duration of the illness is about 6-7 days.

Influenza B strains can cause symptoms such as:

  • I have a sore throat.
  • tired
  • Stuffy nose, runny nose
  • Muscle pain, dizziness, headache
  • Chills, some people may have fever, which may last up to 4 days and may be as high as 41 degrees Celsius.
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting and diarrhea, which are common in children. 

Influenza B is easily treated and prevented.

  • You should get vaccinated because this method can prevent both types of influenza A and B. For the first injection in life (if under 9 years old, you need to get 2 injections, 1 month apart, then get a booster every year, 1 time per year, recommended before the start of the new semester or before the rainy season)
  • Avoid close contact with sick people because the flu virus is very contagious.
  • Avoid going to crowded places or places with many people.
  • Wash your hands more frequently and thoroughly.
  • Patients with influenza B should wear a mask to prevent sneezing or coughing on others.

    Initially, you can take care of yourself when you have influenza B in various ways as follows:

    • Drink plenty of fluids to help flush pathogens from your body, relieve sore throats, coughs, and runny noses. Drink plain water, soothing herbal teas, or warm soup.
    • Get enough rest and avoid exercising or strenuous exercise during influenza B, as this will make you more tired and slower to recover from the illness.
    • Take a warm shower  and avoid taking a cold shower to reduce chills and fever.
    • Take pain relievers and fever reducers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.
    • Use other medications to relieve symptoms, such as lozenges or throat sprays.

    Influenza B can be prevented by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water cannot be used, wearing a mask,  using tissues to cover your nose and mouth when coughing, sneezing, and blowing your nose, then disposing of them properly in the trash, and getting a flu vaccine every year to prevent infection with the influenza B virus.