انفلوئنزا ایک متعدی بیماری ہے جو انفلوئنزا وائرس کی وجہ سے ہوتی ہے۔ اس کی علامات میں ہلکے سے شدید تک کی ہوتی ہے۔ یہ انتہائی متعدی بیماری ہے اور متاثرہ فرد سے دوسروں میں بھی پھیل سکتا ہے۔ کمزور استثنیٰ والے افراد اور بچوں کو خاص طور پر زیادہ خطرہ ہوتا ہے۔ صحت مندانہ طریقوں کو اپنانا ، ویکسی نیشن اور متاثرہ لوگوں سے دور رہنا آپ کو اس انفیکشن سے بچاسکتا ہے۔
General Physician, Psychiatrist, Internal Medicine Specialist, Diabetologist
MBBS, MRCP(UK), FRCP(London), FRCP(Glas), FRCP(Edin), FACP(USA)
General Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist, Diabetologist, Family Medicine
MBBS, Certified Diabetologist (UK), Certified Hypertension Specialist (PSIM)
Ent Surgeon
MBBS, MCPS (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology), FCPS (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology), Diploma in Otolaryngology
Neurologist, General Physician, Hypertension Specialist
MBBS, Certified Course in Hypertension by European Society of Hypertension, ASCVD Prevention Course by PSIM, Hypertension Course by PSIM, FCPS Internal Medicine (PGR), IMM
Gastroenterologist, Liver Specialist, General Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist
MBBS, FCPS (Gastroenterology), FCPS (Internal Medicine), FACG (US), SCE (UK), ESEGH ( European Board Of Gastroenterology & Hepatology)
Influenza is an infectious disease which is caused by the influenza virus. It ranges from mild to severe in its symptoms. It is highly contagious and can be transmitted from infected individual to others. People with weak immunity and children are specifically at an elevated risk. Adopting hygienic practices, vaccination and staying away from affected people can save you from this infection.
It is an infection caused by viruses and it affects the respiratory system involving lungs, throat, and nose. Common symptoms associated with it are:
This disease is caused by the influenza virus and can be transmitted from affected individual to others. Droplets from coughing, sneezing and nasal discharge can transmit these viruses easily. You can get these from the air or pick the infection from a surface or object by touching it and afterward transferring it to eyes and nose. A person affected from influenza can transmit the infection one day prior to having symptoms lasting five days after the appearance of symptoms.
Anyone can catch influenza however people with weak immunity and those in contact with affected persons are at an elevated risk of this problem. Other risk factors are:
To prevent this infection frequent hand washing, wearing a surgical mask and vaccinations are helpful. Annual vaccination for everyone above 6months of age is recommended to stay safe from influenza.