“中招”流感该如何应对？专家提醒

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the current high prevalence of influenza across China, with 17 provinces experiencing high levels of flu activity and the expectation of peak cases in mid-December [1] - Data monitoring indicates that the positive rate of influenza virus detection among outpatient cases has reached 51%, which is not exceeding the highest levels seen in the past three years [3] - Experts recommend the use of antiviral medications to inhibit virus replication and shorten the duration of illness, although these medications do not directly alleviate symptoms such as fever and sore throat [3] Group 2 - Medical professionals suggest using antipyretic and analgesic medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen to relieve symptoms such as high fever and body aches [5] - There are risks associated with the practice of sweating out a cold, as it may lead to increased body temperature and potentially life-threatening situations [7] - Criteria for determining when a flu patient is no longer contagious include having a normal temperature for over 24 hours and significant symptom improvement for more than 48 hours [9]