Friday, January 30, 2009

Russia: Influenza: preparedness number 1

Before the epidemic threshold for influenza Petersburg far: in the day there are about 5 thousand patients (threshold - 9 thousand). However, doctors do not exclude that the epidemic this year.

According to doctors, the epidemic of influenza in the northern capital will come in the second half of February. However, this scourge of St. Petersburg well prepared: for this city Rospotrebnadzor, in 2008, was vaccinated against influenza 786 394 people - this is a very high rate of almost five million megapolis.

Prevention. If you have not entered the number vaccinated, have to be especially cautious. The best way to increase resistance to viruses - to lead a healthy lifestyle. Ideally, this is a balanced diet and adequate physical activity. Sleeping should be no less than 7 hours per day: scientists from Carnegie Mellon University (USA) proved that even a relatively small breach of sleep can negatively affect the immune system.

If your team "brought" grippoznik that does not lezhitsya home, take immediate action. Drink immunostimulator, nalegayte to vitamin C. Finally, wash your hands frequently.
Bilberry and onions to support immunity
Those who have great physical and nervous pressure, U.S. researchers on the eve of the epidemic of influenza are advised to nalegat onion, broccoli, grapes, blueberry (can be frozen), red wine and tea. They kvertetsin, which gives the body "prognutsya" under the pressure of infection, even with a weakened immunity.

Nose - the gate to the influenza virus
During the epidemic, lubricate the mucous membrane of nose this oily garlic and onion. Recipe: 3-4 garlic cloves and 1 / 2 onion finely cut, and pour a small amount of warm vegetable oil. Present in 2 hours and strain.
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