Demam Selsema Biasa Bukan Selalu Influenza / Not Every Cold Is Influenza
Ramai orang salah anggap bahawa setiap demam selsema adalah jangkitan influenza.
Sebenarnya, kebanyakan pesakit akan sembuh tanpa ubat antiviral – hanya perlu rehat dan rawatan simptom.
Many people think every cold or fever is “flu.”
In reality, most recover without antiviral medication — just rest and symptom relief.
Langkah Pencegahan / Prevention Steps
- Kekalkan kebersihan diri yang tinggi.
- Basuh tangan dengan sabun atau gunakan hand sanitizer.
- Tutup mulut & hidung ketika batuk atau bersin.
- Jauhkan diri sekurang-kurangnya 1 meter dari individu bergejala.
- Amalkan gaya hidup sihat (makan seimbang, bersenam, tidur cukup).
- Maintain good personal hygiene.
- Wash your hands often with soap or use hand sanitiser.
- Cover your mouth & nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Keep at least 1 meter distance from sick individuals.
- Practice a healthy lifestyle (balanced diet, exercise, rest).
Siapa Berisiko Tinggi / Who Is at Higher Risk
- Kanak-kanak bawah 5 tahun
- Wanita hamil
- Warga emas (65 tahun ke atas)
- Pesakit kronik (kencing manis, darah tinggi, asma)
- Individu imuniti rendah (kanser, HIV, kemoterapi, steroid)
- Individu obes
- Children under 5 years old
- Pregnant women
- Elderly (65 years & above)
- Chronic patients (diabetes, hypertension, asthma)
- Low immunity individuals (cancer, HIV, chemo, steroid use)
- Obese individuals
Langkah Tambahan / Extra Protection
✅ Dapatkan vaksin influenza di klinik swasta.
✅ Cuci tangan kerap.
✅ Tutup mulut dengan tisu semasa batuk atau bersin.
✅ Guna pelitup muka di tempat awam.
✅ Get your influenza vaccine at private clinics.
✅ Wash hands frequently.
✅ Cover your mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
✅ Wear a mask in public areas.
Dapatkan Rawatan Awal / Seek Medical Help Early
Segera ke klinik atau hospital jika gejala bertambah teruk seperti sesak nafas, sakit dada, atau demam berpanjangan.
Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen — prolonged fever, chest pain, or difficulty breathing.