The City Health Office (CHO) urged Dabawenyos to practice basic health standards amid the advent of superflu.
Even then, the CHO said the illness should not be a cause for alarm as it is similar to the ordinary flu.
CHO Officer-in-Charge Tomas Miguel Ababon clarified that superflu is not a new disease but a variant of the common flu, particularly the H3N2 variant, with the same symptoms and treatment.
“Superflu is just a variant of common flu, H3N2 na variant. Mura ra gyud siyag flu. Dili pud siya something na very alarming na disease kay ang symptoms niya ug ang treatment niya pareha lang (Superflu is just a variant of the common flu, specifically the H3N2 variant. It is just like the ordinary flu. It is not a very alarming disease because its symptoms and treatment are the same as those of the common flu),” Ababon said.
As part of its information and awareness campaign, the CHO reminded the public to observe preventive measures similar to those practiced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“How to prevent, kadtong niagi tag COVID, all of the preventive measures for that disease are also the preventive measures for this disease. Cover your mouth when coughing, stay at home kung sick kung naay fever, and if you must go out, wear a well-fitting mask. Wash hands every now and then; don’t touch your face, especially if you are not sure that your hands are clean,” he added.
This month, the CHO also strengthened its campaign on the prevention of Influenza-like Illness (ILI), which has symptoms such as sore throat and body pain, cough or colds, fever, and fatigue.
The health office advised Dabawenyos to stay hydrated, eat nutritious food, get enough rest, and consistently follow minimum health standards to prevent flu-related illnesses. CIO
