In Ukraine came a plague: the infected has thousands of

Physicians reported that the country’s raging viruses three types of flu.

The doctors told me about the raging virus of three types of flu that picked up more than 150 thousand Ukrainians. In particular, we are talking about the flu “Hong Kong”, “Brisbane” and “Michigan”.

According to the Center for influenza and acute respiratory viral infections during the first week of October in the country with respiratory viral infections it has taken now 152 551 people, of whom 109 837 (72%) children.

The highest incidence rate was registered in Kyiv region, the lowest — in Luhansk. In almost all regions, the situation is typical for this time of year, calm, but in the Zaporozhye area the incidence of flu and ORVI exceeds an epidemic threshold of 4.5%

Despite the overall peaceful environment in the country, the health Ministry this year expecting an increase in the incidence of influenza and SARS on 14% — to 7 million people compared to the season 2016/2017 (6.2 million). The main causes the circulation of a new strain Michigan, a poor immunity to the flu in healthy Ukrainians and very low vaccination coverage.

Meanwhile, doctors have given some tips on how to avoid Contracting the flu.

“You need to wash your hands as often as possible and do not touch your face. At workplace to introduce a ban on handshakes and use credit cards instead of paper money, a source of viruses,” they recommend.

Also to prevent doctors advise often to ventilate the room, do wet cleaning and to prevent drying of the mucous membranes of the nose.

We will remind, earlier deputies of Parliament have decided to amend the draft law on protection of population from infectious diseases.

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