Virologist, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Sergei Netesov explained why the incidence increases in the fall
He noted that this is mainly because the density of people on the streets and in public transport increases in autumn, and also because pathogens are more resistant at low temperatures.
At the same time, viruses that cause respiratoryThere are many infections, but often people get sick with rhinoviruses, some enteroviruses, parainfluenza and simple influenza viruses, coronaviruses, pneumoviruses and others. Therefore, it is important to visit a doctor in time - a mild form of the disease can quickly turn into a severe one. You can protect yourself from influenza and coronavirus with the help of vaccination, as well as wearing masks, even if they do not protect 100%.
“From influenza viruses and the current coronavirus, you canto protect yourself or at least alleviate the course of the infection by getting vaccinated. It will not be superfluous to wear masks during the SARS season. Of course, they are not 100% effective, but they reduce the likelihood of infection and reduce the dose of the virus, ”the specialist recommended.
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