Cases have exploded! Critical mask warning from expert

With the arrival of the autumn season, there has been an increase in flu cases. Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Mustafa Ozan Levent stated, "According to the citizens tested by the Ministry of Health, flu cases were 127 in July and 92 in August, but rose to 334 in September. This will gradually increase as the weather gets colder. Masks should be worn to protect against the flu."

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Cases have exploded! Critical mask warning from expert

Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Mustafa Ozan Levent stated, "According to the citizens tested by the Ministry of Health, flu cases were 127 in July and 92 in August, but rose to 334 in September. This will gradually increase as the weather gets colder."

With the arrival of the autumn season, there has been an increase in flu cases. Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Mustafa Ozan Levent, who works at Medical Park Seyhan Hospital, issued warnings to citizens.

'THE COMMON COLD IS MILDER'

Specialist Dr. Mustafa Ozan Levent said, "The flu and the common cold are similar diseases. Both are infections that affect the upper respiratory tract. The most important symptoms for the flu are fever, headache, and muscle and joint pain. These can also occur with a cold, but fatigue and coughing are less common. Sneezing and runny nose are less common in the common cold. The common cold is a milder type of illness."

'FLUID CONSUMPTION IS IMPORTANT'

Noting that flu cases increase during the winter months, Specialist Dr. Levent said, "Cases have started to increase during this period. According to the citizens tested by the Ministry of Health, flu cases were 127 in July and 92 in August, but rose to 334 in September. This will gradually increase as the weather gets colder. Taking general precautions is very important. Fresh fruit, vegetable, and fluid consumption are important. Apart from this, isolation is also very important.

We must keep ourselves away from viruses and germs. Environments where sick people are frequently present should be avoided. In addition, masks should be worn. We must wash our hands constantly. We should cover our mouths with our hands when coughing. Masks, social distancing, and hygiene are very important. Vaccines can also be used," he said.

Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Mustafa Ozan Levent also stated that there was a decrease in seasonal flu cases during the pandemic period due to mask usage, and that using masks is important to protect against the flu.

News Source: İHA