This Flu season is serious. It’s the worse flu season in years and the Whooping Cough hasn’t been this bad in 60 years. As we protect our families and keep them health. We have a few tips below that can help in preventing the Flu in your household.
The number of flu deaths in Indiana has risen to 15 as the state experiences what a health official calls a “moderately severe” outbreak.
Respiratory epidemiologist Shawn Richards of the Indiana State Department of Health tells WIBC that five new deaths were reported by Thursday morning. The deaths include two patients in separate long-term care facilities.
Richards says the state doesn’t identify facilities with flu deaths unless there are five fatal cases of the illness.
Flu season has hit earlier this year and could put Indiana on pace to exceed its average for deaths. Richards says the state typically sees seven to 30 flu deaths a year.
Flu season has hit earlier this year and could put Indiana on pace to exceed its average for deaths. Richards says the state typically sees seven to 30 flu deaths a year.
Health officials say it’s not too late to get flu shots.
WTHR reports Indiana is one of 41 states seeing intense flu outbreaks right now.
The American Lung Association presents these warning signs that influenza has worsened and medical attention is needed.
›› In children
›› Fast breathing or trouble breathing.
›› Bluish skin color.
›› Not drinking enough fluids.
›› Not waking up or not interacting.
›› Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held.
›› Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough.
›› Fever with a rash.
›› In addition to the signs above, get medical help right away for any infant who has any of these signs: being unable to eat; has trouble breathing; has no tears when crying; and significantly fewer wet diapers than normal.
In adults:
›› Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
›› Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen.
›› Sudden dizziness.
›› Confusion.
›› Severe or persistent vomiting.
›› Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough.
Source: http://www.indystar.com/
