Every year, the flu causes between 3 and 5 million serious cases worldwide, being especially concerning in children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases.
AstraZeneca has launched "The ABC's of Flu", a campaign designed to inform the population about this disease that endangers the health of the youngest.
The campaign focuses on the "ABC's of Flu" website, which provides crucial information about the magnitude of this condition and the key preventive measures to combat the viruses that cause it.
In a normal year, the flu affects 5-15% of the population, resulting in 3-5 million serious cases and around 650,000 deaths worldwide.
This campaign takes on special relevance after the return to school, when flu cases increase significantly. To effectively combat the flu, it is essential to understand the diversity of circulating viruses.
Seasonal flu is divided into four main types: A, B, C, and D, with types A and B being the main causes of epidemics. AstraZeneca urges the population to "learn from the alphabet" of flu prevention with the fundamental pillars of its campaign: Learn, Block, Change perception, and Detect the spread of disease.
Children, especially those aged 0 to 4 years, are the most affected during flu outbreaks, and daycare centers are environments where they are most exposed to this disease.
As part of the campaign, experts such as pediatrician Roi Piñeiro and nurse Joaquín Coloma have participated in a podcast where they emphasize the importance of raising awareness about the severity of the flu.
Experts emphasize that prevention is key and that simple measures such as hand washing and social distancing can limit the spread of the flu.
In summary, AstraZeneca's "The ABC's of Flu" seeks to educate and raise awareness among the population about the importance of preventing the flu, especially in children, through information, preventive measures, and vaccination as crucial tools in the fight against this disease.
With information from: PMFarma.
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