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Garmsar Leaders Urge Strict Adherence to Health Protocols Amidst Widespread Flu Wave

Expert Clarifies Flu Symptoms Amidst Rising Air Pollution

Garmsar Leaders Urge Strict Adherence to Health Protocols Amidst Widespread Flu Wave

Garmsar’s Friday Prayer Leader and Governor highlighted the widespread influenza wave across the country. They stressed the critical need for public adherence to health guidelines and mask usage in public spaces. This proactive approach is vital for effective influenza prevention.

According to Jadeh Makhsoos Information Base, with the expanding influenza wave and rising infection rates nationwide, Garmsar county officials underscored the necessity of public cooperation to control this disease.

Hojjat-ol-Islam Arami, Garmsar’s Friday Prayer Leader, and Ali Hemmati, the county’s Governor, spoke with a Mehr reporter. They urged citizens to strictly adhere to health protocols.

Ali Hemmati discussed the national influenza epidemic. He stated, “We are currently witnessing a widespread influenza wave. All citizens must seriously implement preventive measures to protect their own health and others’.”

Jadeh Makhsoos reports, he added that social distancing, frequent hand washing, and continuous mask usage are key strategies. These measures are especially crucial in crowded and enclosed spaces to break the transmission chain.

Garmsar’s Governor deemed the cooperation of all community members essential for disease control. He emphasized that individuals with cold symptoms must avoid public places. This prevents further virus spread.

Hemmati referenced experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted, “With collective vigilance and responsibility, we can prevent the crisis from escalating. We can also avoid repeating past difficult conditions.”

Hojjat-ol-Islam Arami, Garmsar’s Friday Prayer Leader, also confirmed this point in the interview. He stated, “In the current situation, our religious and social duty is to support community health. We must also cooperate with health guidelines.”

He added that mosques, religious groups, and cultural institutions must lead. They should raise awareness about the disease’s dangers. They also need to promote mask usage and protocol adherence.

Garmsar’s Friday Prayer Leader emphasized that collective participation and individual responsibility are the keys to overcoming this disease wave. These actions also preserve our loved ones’ health. He stated, “I ask everyone to take these recommendations for effective influenza prevention seriously.”

Expert Clarifies Flu Symptoms Amidst Rising Air Pollution

An infectious disease specialist issued a warning. She emphasized that sudden fever and severe body aches are primary indicators of flu symptoms, not air pollution.

According to Jaddeh Makhsoos Information Base, Minoo Mohraz, an infectious disease specialist and faculty member at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, spoke with a Mehr reporter. She discussed the simultaneous spread of influenza and increased air pollution. Mohraz stated, “We currently observe a newer type of influenza circulating globally. A fresh strain usually emerges every ten years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic slightly delayed this process.”

Mohraz stressed that air pollution alone does not cause influenza. Yet, it can worsen conditions for contracting respiratory diseases. Air pollution creates significant problems for patients with allergies, asthma, and other respiratory issues. It also reduces the respiratory system’s defensive power. Therefore, when the influenza virus circulates, air pollution can increase symptom severity.

Mohraz also explained the rise in infections among children and students. Children in schools experience more close contact. They also find mask usage difficult. For these reasons, this group shows a higher rate of involvement.

Jaddeh Makhsoos reports, she discussed distinguishing between simple sore throats from pollution and influenza. Symptoms like sudden fever, severe body aches, lethargy, and dry coughs typically indicate flu symptoms. In contrast, throat irritation and mild coughs can result from air pollution. However, visiting a doctor remains the best diagnostic method.

The infectious disease specialist advised people to get the influenza vaccine. She noted, “It is still not too late to get vaccinated. The vaccine does not provide 100% prevention, but it can reduce disease severity and the risk of complications. The virus circulation season usually continues until around May.” She stressed that recognizing flu symptoms early and vaccination are key.