Prevention of influenza 2016-2017 and ARVI: drugs. We carry out the prevention of influenza for pregnant women and in the pre-school

Prevention of colds is conventionally divided into three types:

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   Vaccination (specific prevention of influenza). The main condition for its conduct is the absence of a serious illness at the time of vaccination during the last three weeks. Adult healthy people are recommended to undergo the procedure before the end of October, since forming a full-fledged immune response takes about a month. Certified influenza vaccines in Russia:
   
   
   
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     Influvak;
   
   
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     "Grippol" and "Grippol plus";
   
   
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     Vaxigrip;
   
   
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     "Fluuarix";
   
   
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     "Agrippal."
   
   
   
   


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   Chemoprophylaxis - taking antiviral drugs and immunostimulants. It is recommended that:
   
   
   
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     not yet ill people who are in contact with those infected in the family or in public places;
   
   
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     personnel and patients in hospitals during the flu epidemic and declared quarantine;
   
   
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     patients with influenza at the onset of the disease (taking medication on the first or second day of the illness).
   
   
   
   


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   Nonspecific prevention of influenza and colds inadults and children is to comply with the rules of hygiene. It is recommended to avoid as much as possible places of congestion of a large number of people and direct contact with the infected. The chances of getting sick with the flu are reduced if you observe simple rules:
   
   
   
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     in the period of quarantine use disposable protective masks;
   
   
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     follow personal hygiene, use antibacterial soap;
   
   
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     periodically ventilate the room, if possible, quartz;
   
   
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     hardening;
   
   
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     lead a healthy lifestyle, drink more liquid and vitamin drinks, walk in the fresh air.
   
   
   
   

Prevention of influenza: medications for adults and children

For people with strong immunity as aprevention of flu enough to observe personal hygiene. It will not be superfluous to use traditional medicine. In other cases, you can not do without specific measures to prevent infection. Those who could not get vaccinated for one reason or another should pay attention to the following means for preventing influenza in adults and children:

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   Rimantadine (remantadine) - antivirala medicine for treatment of a flu of type A. The form of release - tablets on 50 and 100 mg. The drug is taken in the first 2-3 days of the disease (100 mg) or within 10-15 days (50 mg each) as a preventive measure against influenza (for adults). Children are allowed to take it from age 7. Not suitable for pregnant women.


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   Kagocel is a medicine that stimulatesown interferon (a protein that is produced by the invasion of the virus into the body). For the prevention of influenza adults take 2 tablets for two days. After a five-day break, the reception is repeated. The course is from one to four weeks. The drug is contraindicated for children under 6 years. Pregnant women can only take it on the advice of a doctor.


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   Arbidol - a preparation for the treatment of influenza types A and B. The medicine stimulates the defenses of the body, shortens the duration of the disease, reduces the risk of complications. For the prevention of influenza it is taken for two weeks 1 time a day before meals: adults - 200 mg, children under 12 years - 100 mg, children 3-6 years - 50 mg. Suitable for pregnant women.


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   Ingavirin - capsules for treatment and preventioninfluenza type A, B, adenovirus infection. Suppresses the multiplication of viruses, stimulates the production of interferon. For the prevention of influenza, the drug is taken once a day for 90 mg weekly course (for adults). It is not recommended to take the drug during pregnancy.

Prevention of ARVI and ARI: drugs and drugs for adults and children

ARVI and ARI in adults and children are easier,than influenza, but it can also cause complications. By these terms is meant a large group of diseases called among the population "colds". There are no universal vaccinations and medicines for all diseases of this type. For the prevention of acute respiratory infections, the following preparations are recommended:

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   Grippferon - nasal drops, activesubstance in which is interferon alpha-2b. The medicine is buried in the nose 2 times a day for 5 days (for adults). Suitable for kids over 1 year old. Suitable for pregnant and lactating women.


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   Oksolinovaya ointment - a proven tool fortreatment of influenza and ARVI. For prophylactic purposes, a small amount of medicine is placed in the nasal passage and distributed along the mucous membrane. The procedure can be carried out 2-3 times a day during the flu epidemic. Pregnancy is not a contraindication. Suitable for adults and children.


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   Cycloferon is a highly effective immunomodulator,Suppresses viruses in the early stages of the disease. Suitable for children over 4 years. For the prevention of acute respiratory viral infection and influenza, the drug is taken in 5 doses through the scheme: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20 and 23 days. Children 4-6 years are prescribed 1 tablet, from 7-11 years - 2 tablets, children over 12 years and adults - 4 tablets. Contraindicated in pregnancy.

Prevention of influenza 2016-2017: recommendations for pregnant and lactating women

During pregnancy and GW, the female bodyis vulnerable, but it is undesirable to do vaccination. The list of prohibited drugs includes antibiotics and many drugs that are shown to adults in cases of flu epidemics (kagocel, tamiflu, remantadine). Effective prevention of flu will be folk remedies: tea with lemon, onions and garlic, rose hips syrup, cranberry and currant drinks. It is necessary to wear a face shield and avoid public places during the period of the declared quarantine.

Influenza drugs for pregnant and lactating mothers

From drugs for influenza are allowed:

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  oxolin ointment;


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  interferon in the form of suppositories or ointments (the drug is prescribed after the 28th week of pregnancy);


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  viferon in the form of candles (medication is prescribed after 14 weeks of pregnancy);


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  influferon.

How to prevent influenza in the DOW, information for parents

Children are hard to tolerate influenza and ARVI, so whenfirst symptoms, contact your doctor and do not self-medicate. But frequent intake of drugs is also harmful, so concentrate efforts should be on strengthening immunity. Prevention of influenza in children includes nonspecific measures and limiting contact with patients. The DOW organizes vaccination of employees and pupils, daily wet cleaning in the premises and treatment with a bactericidal lamp, daily monitoring of the health status of the pupils. Among other measures: promotion of a healthy lifestyle, vitaminization, restriction of cultural events, organization of meetings with parents on the prevention of influenza.