SC has 23 deaths from influenza A and B in 2018 | Santa Catarina

"We are currently in the seasonal flu season, from May to August," said Dive-SC director Eduardo, "it's important that people take precautions to prevent it." Macario.

When it comes to flu prevention, the agency recommends washing your hands frequently and avoiding cluttered indoor facilities.

The body also orders that objects and surfaces that are in direct contact with the hands, such as tables, keyboards, handles and handrails and personal items such as glbades and cutlery, remain clean with alcohol.

The state immunized 86% of the target audience for the flu vaccination campaign. The goal was 90%. The director of Dive said that few posts still have the vaccine, but the priority group that has not been vaccinated can seek it in health facilities.

The director of Dive-SC stressed that it is important that the person seek care when they have the symptoms. "Do not stay home, even if you have been vaccinated.Find a health facility to do first aid, to see if there is a need for antiviral and other drugs", has declared Macário.

The symptoms of the disease are:

According to the director, among deaths due to influenza A or B, not all people with a risk factor had been vaccinated. The other four took more than seven days to seek treatment in health facilities.

Throughout the year, 256 had the disease. Most of the deaths came from seniors.

Cases of influenza A or B were recorded by Dive in 73 municipalities of Santa Catarina. Deaths occurred in 14 cities:

Most of the deceased patients had an badociated risk factor:

There were 22 deaths from influenza A and one from influenza B: