Zuko Komisa
Government has warned about the number of rising cases of influenza.
Flu occurrences have increased nationwide in recent weeks, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), with cluster cases being reported in workplaces and schools.
According to the NICD, symptoms include fever, muscle pains and body aches, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, feeling tired or unwell and headache are just some of the signs on Influenza.
But the NICD has issued a warning saying:
“Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, which is sometimes incorrectly referred to as ‘swine flu’ has been one of the circulating seasonal influenza strains following its emergence in 2009.
#InfluenzaAlert There has been an increase in flu cases across the country as the winter season settles. Getting vaccinated against flu can reduce the chances of severe illness. Read more here https://t.co/EePRrPSowC
— NICD (@nicd_sa) June 5, 2023
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They have also indicated a list of those who are most likely to be affected by the viral infection.
“Although the majority of people with influenza will present with mild illness, influenza may cause severe illness, which may require hospitalisation or cause death, especially in individuals who are at risk of getting severe influenza illness or complications.
“Groups at increased risk of severe illness or complications of influenza include pregnant women, people living with HIV, people with chronic illnesses or conditions like diabetes, lung disease, tuberculosis, heart disease, renal disease and obesity, the elderly (65 years and older) and children less than 2 years old.” said NICD.
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