Source: Fox News
Summary
According to the CDC, the U.S. is experiencing “moderate to very high activity” of influenza-like illness, with influenza A (H3N2) and subclade K making up a large portion of circulating viruses. Doctors emphasize the importance of getting recent flu vaccinations, staying home while sick, and washing hands frequently. People are typically contagious with the flu for five to seven days after symptoms start, but young children and those with weakened immune systems can spread the virus for longer. The flu is most contagious during the first three to four days after symptoms appear, and people can begin spreading the virus a day before feeling ill.
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This guidance has been heard before.
The flu season brings familiar advice: get vaccinated, stay home while sick, and wash hands frequently. The contagious period is typically five to seven days, but some groups remain contagious for longer. Doctors recommend limiting contact with others to avoid spreading the virus. The vaccine still provides protection against serious illness resulting from the subclade K variant.
The advice sounds familiar because it’s a repeat of previous flu seasons, with slight variations on the same theme.
Author: Evan Null
