Influenza epidemic 'Annotice'…I already have the flu. Should I get a vaccination shot
Dec 13, 2024
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According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the proportion of influenza doctors per 1,000 outpatients compiled by 300 sample surveillance medical institutions nationwide from the 24th to the 30th of last month was 5.7. In the previous three weeks, the proportion of influenza doctors increased moderately to 4.0, 4.6 and 4.8, with a sharp increase in growth.
Although it has not yet reached 8.6 in the 2024-2025 season, the prediction that the number of patients will increase sharply is supported as the proportion of influenza doctors peaked between December and January in previous years. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts that influenza will continue to spread this winter and recommends vaccination.
Immunity following influenza vaccines does not occur until about two weeks after inoculation. If so, should I get vaccinated even if I already have the flu.
There are two types of influenza viruses in Korea, including H1N1 and H3N2, and two types of B, including Yamagata and Victoria. Usually, type A is popular first and type B is popular later. Type A and type B have different genotypes, so having the flu does not make you immune to other types of flu.
The tetravalent vaccine, which accounts for the majority of flu vaccines, is effective against two strains of type A and type B, which are expected to be prevalent. Therefore, experts recommend that even if you already have the flu, you need to be vaccinated to prevent another type of flu.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
