expert opinion from the doctors of “ON Clinic” — Ukraine

Data from the World Health Organization show that about a billion cases of seasonal flu are registered every year, and the disease has a severe course in three to five million people. Influenza causes 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory deaths annually.

How to reduce the risk of seasonal diseases in autumn and winter, what methods of prevention will help protect against flu and colds? The doctors of the network of medical centers “ON Clinic” will talk about the prevention of influenza and SARS.

Why does the incidence of ARVI increase in autumn and winter?

A decrease in air temperature leads to cooling of the body, which weakens the immune system. As a result, the body's ability to fight viral infections decreases, leading to easy penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into the respiratory tract and their rapid reproduction. Other reasons for growth…