Prevention Of Viral Fever

The rainy season brings joy, but it also brings many monsoon diseases, one of which is viral fever. Due to poor immunity, viral fever is common among youngsters and the elderly. Fever is not a disease but a symptom of a viral infection.

A viral illness can affect any body region, including the intestines, lungs, and airways, leading to the development of fever. A high fever indicates that the body's immune system is fighting the pathogens.

Viral fever indicates a viral infection resulting in fever, which can be caused by flu, dengue, malaria, etc. While most viral fevers resolve on their own within a day or two, some are more serious and require treatment.

Viral fever can be contagious through inhaling virus-containing droplets from a sick person. Seasonal flu is the most common cause of viral fever. Antibiotics are not prescribed for viral infections as they are effective against bacteria, not viruses. Symptomatic medicines or antiviral drugs are used to manage serious illnesses caused by viruses.

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Types Of Viral Fever

How to prevent viral fever?

The most important preventive measure is practising good hygiene, such as regular handwashing or sanitizing, avoiding touching the face or nose, changing clothes daily, and disposing of used tissues properly.

To prevent viral fever and protect yourself from it avoid sharing food, beverages, and personal items.

Consuming healthy, warm foods helps reduce the risk of viral fever, as viruses thrive in cold or normal temperatures. To fight viral infections effectively, boost your diet with immune boosters and healthy supplements.

Annual flu shots are essential to boost immunity and prevent viral fever. Using insect repellents, and mosquito nets, and wearing full-body clothing protects against mosquito bites, which can transmit viral diseases like dengue and malaria.

Avoid drinking contaminated water, a primary source of viral fever, especially in children. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, mainly water. Get ample rest to support your immune system.

Do’s and Don'ts of Viral Fever:

Fevers are the body's natural response to illness or inflammation. Fever indicates that the body's immune system is fighting the virus. Symptoms of viral fever include chills, headaches, shivering, body pains, and loss of appetite. In most cases, no special treatment or antibiotics are necessary. Here are some do’s and don’ts of managing viral fever at home:

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