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Gripe - Prevention

Nombres alternativos

Gripe (influenza) de tipo A; Gripe (influenza) de tipo B

Prevención:

Usted puede tomar medidas con el fin de evitar contraer o propagar la gripe. Quédese en su apartamento, dormitorio o en casa durante al menos 24 horas después de que cualquier fiebre desaparezca. Use una máscara si sale de su cuarto.

Absténgase de compartir alimentos, utensilios, tazas o botellas. Cúbrase la tos con un pañuelo de papel y bótelo después de usarlo. Lleve consigo desinfectante de manos. Úselo con frecuencia durante el día y siempre después de tocarse la cara.

Tosa sobre la manga de la camisa si no hay disponibilidad de un pañuelo de papel. Evite tocarse los ojos, la nariz y la boca.

Se recomienda una vacuna anual para niños mayores de 6 meses, adolescentes y adultos.

La vacuna utilizada en la temporada de gripe del 2010-2011 también protegerá contra la gripe porcina (H1N1). La vacuna está disponible en presentación inyectable o en aerosol nasal.

Para obtener recomendaciones específicas, ver el artículo vacuna antigripal.

  • Reviewed last on: 4/26/2011
  • A.D.A.M. Editorial: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine (10/5/2010).

Referencias

Jefferson T, Jones M, Doshi P, Del Mar C. Neuraminidase inhibitors for preventing and treating influenza in healthy adults: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2009 Dec 8;339:b5106.

Seasonal flu: what to do if you get sick. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed October 4, 2010.

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