What is the incubation period of influenza and its symptoms?

Currently, there is one in Spain A large proportion of the population suffers from seasonal influenza, influenza A, Covid-19 and the common cold. In fact, more specifically, there has been an increase in the incidence of influenza in Aragon, which has resulted in 59 hospitalizations over Christmas, thus reaching epidemic proportions. So, know the symptoms to differentiate the flu from the common cold or Covid-19. This is important and how to know the incubation period.

according to World Health Organization (World Health Organization): “The incubation period (the time between infection and onset of disease) is About two days, but can be between one and four days“. That is to say, flu symptoms usually start About two days after infection by people carrying the virus. And, these symptoms are as follows:

flu symptoms

Infectiousness and incubation period of influenza

Seasonal influenza spreads easily and quickly in closed environments.As from World Health Organization

“When coughing or sneezing, an infected person disperses infectious droplets (carrying the virus) into the air, infecting those nearby.” The virus can also be spread through contaminated hands. Therefore, it is important to prevent the spread of wash hands often and cover your mouth Cover your nose with a tissue when coughing.

As for incubation periodthe time interval between infection and the onset of illness, is usually two days in influenza, although This could be one to four days, according to medical sources at Aragon’s health service, which supports the World Health Organization.

Finally, through the WHO Global Influenza Program and the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System, the Organization, in collaboration with other partners, continues to monitor influenza viruses and their movement around the world. and, Recommended twice-yearly seasonal influenza vaccine

For flu seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.