Ten Myths About Influenza A

* The Influenza A has caused 1154 deaths, mostly in America.
* The vaccine is expected to pass by way of urgency, but WHO warning of risks to suspend clinical trials.
* There are many myths about the virus H1N1, which have generated, in some cases, the excessive alarm.
* Differences between ordinary flu and Influenza A.

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* Influenza A


The World Health Organization has warned that the worst of the H1N1 virus is yet to come, and that is why preventive measures for infection and the development of an effective vaccine has accelerated considerably.

With the arrival of autumn, the return to schools and indoor increases alertness by contagion. This is the first pandemic to which the world faces from 41 years ago, and it shows the huge public alarm that has arisen as a result.

In this sense, as stated in the foxnews.com website, it is important to know some of the most common myths circulating about Avian A. Here are some of the most listened:

1. "I'm healthy so I need not worry about Influenza A"

Fake. The H1N1 virus, as is the case with the common flu virus can infect anyone. Although there are groups at higher risk, like teenagers, young adults and pregnant women who would normally pose no risk to the common flu virus. Like any virus can remain dormant in the body or do not develop much later.

"There are groups that may be much more affected, like pregnant women, where they can cause significant complications," said Dr. Amy Ray, a specialist at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio (USA). "People with underlying heart or lung, even though it is a mild asthma are more likely to suffer worse consequences."

2. "With me infectaré virus vaccine"

It's the same myth that haunts doctors every year when the vaccination period begins for the common flu.

There is no way of passing through vaccination

"To develop the vaccine, using killed virus particles, so there is no way of passing through vaccination," says Ray. "The reason people believe this comes from the fact that it is precisely when the cold begins when they start the vaccines, so we tend to confuse a common cold caused by cold, the flu virus," continues the Doctor.

"There are times when, in reaction to the vaccine, there is a slight fever that some people confuse. However, the opposite is true, is a symptom of health, since it is a reaction that occurs as a sample of defense immune system, which rejects the virus, "explains Ray.

3. "Vaccines are dangerous. It is better to let children develop a natural immunity, through contagion"

This myth refers to the so-called 'party Swine flu' parties where healthy children are mixed with the H1N1 virus affected the intention to develop that natural immunity, once passed the disease. Furthermore, as reported from news.bbc.co.uk, some parents confessed that they preferred their children to spend the disease before winter arrived. Doctors have already warned that this is a bad idea.

This practice, in addition to ill-considered, can be dangerous
"I oppose any 'celebration' of this kind," says Dr. Ray, "I prefer the vaccines, the risk of vaccination is far smaller. This practice, in addition to ill-considered, can be dangerous."

4. "Wearing a mask will protect me"

False again. Ray insists that lead mask is only one measure in the short term, and it is ineffective if it is wet, something that happens quickly. "The best advice," continues the doctor-if you're sick, you stay home. "

5. "Use a hand sanitizer is not as effective as washing"

These disinfectants have been very effective against the virus, and should be used not only by people trying to prevent infection, but also for those already infected and do not wish to transmit the virus.

6. "I will not eat pork"

"This is absolutely a myth," says Ray. "Everything indicates that the disease is spread among people, by the respiratory route.

7. "Children should not go to 'farm-schools' and other such sites, which may have pigs"

There is no evidence that the virus could spread from pigs to humans, so there is no reason to cancel these trips. However, Dr. Ray does want to emphasize the importance of children to maintain good hygiene, and they are cleaning your hands after handling any animal, not only pigs, especially before eating.

The flu vaccine offers no protection against H1N1
8. "It should stop shaking hands with people"

Again, remember that the disease is spread by respiratory route. Doctors recommend again to this good hygiene, washing and disinfecting hands before touching your mouth, nose or eyes.

Although, recently, and considering it a more comfortable, the Medical Association of Madrid reported to Health of a new slogan "Do not kiss, do not give your hand, say hello," referring to the practical with this Japanese greeting.

9. "Every year I get the flu shot, so I need not do so Influenza A"

"The flu vaccine is developed before knowing the H1N1 variant, so it offers no protection," insists the doctor.

This year, it is likely that the common flu vaccine is available earlier than usual, and people who normally puts it, continue to do so. In the case of high risk groups, doctors have advised double vaccination.

10. "I have a sore throat, and I've been sneezing and coughing, so I Influenza A"

"Sneezing and coughing is not associated with any type of flu," says Ray. Both in the case of the flu and the H1N1 virus, the symptoms include high fever, headache, and especially in the case of Influenza A, nausea and vomiting.