According to data from the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), the flu season is approaching its climax. 9960 people were through flu last week with a sick leave, another 109,440 due to flu infections. Corona concerned 1010 sick reports.
“The figures of the diseases due to the real flu and the flu infections are still increasing, but no longer as far as in recent weeks,” said Ögk chef Andreas Krauter. The circulating viruses A (H1N1) PDM09 and Influenza B (Victoria) are precisely those virus tribes in the flu vaccinations, says Krauter.
Hygiene measures and distance rules are advisable
In addition to the flu vaccination, simple hygiene measures, such as regular hand wash, frequent ventilation of rooms and compliance with distance rules, would also contribute to protection against infections and further distribution.
Nearly 300,000 incapacity for work reports
According to the Ögk head doctor Krauter, it would also be advisable to strengthen the immune system by eating healthily, sleeping enough, moving a lot in the fresh air, avoiding stress and not to smoke. Last week there were a total of 299,595 incapacity for work for work (KW 6).
Source: Krone
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