{"id":1781,"date":"2024-11-20T08:21:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T08:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokiomarinenichido.jp\/2024-2025-winter-how-to-prevent-deal-with-influenza-while-in-japan\/"},"modified":"2024-12-05T13:05:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:05:07","slug":"2024-2025influenza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokiomarinenichido.jp\/en\/2024-2025influenza\/","title":{"rendered":"[2024-2025 WINTER] How to prevent & deal with influenza while in Japan?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In Japan, winter is approaching nationwide.
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Influenza is a disease that is prevalent during the cold season, although not limited to Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traveling in Japan is fun, but if you get sick during your trip, you will not be able to make happy memories, so please check the points that you should take care of your health during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How is influenza transmitted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Influenza is an illness transmitted mainly by droplets containing the virus (sneezing or coughing) or by touching the eyes or mouth after touching an object with the virus on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Japan, the disease tends to spread from the end of the year to the beginning of the new year, The reason for infection is that the cold weather increases the opportunities for people to be crowded indoors.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dry air can increase the lifespan of viruses and decrease the protective function of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To prevent infection even before traveling, it is important to wash hands frequently, disinfect with alcohol, and wear a mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is very important to have the right knowledge and appropriate response, so it is very important to have a regular routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Influenza Waiting Period and Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The incubation period for influenza infection is usually 1 to 3 days, and in most cases, symptoms improve within 4 to 5 days of onset.<\/mark><\/strong>(There are individual differences.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infections to others will also require attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Incubation period (period during which symptoms are not felt)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Incubation period is generally, 1-3 days after infection<\/mark><\/strong> after infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onset period (period during which fever or other discomfort is felt)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Generally, it heals spontaneously in about 1 week to 10 days.<\/mark><\/strong> Symptoms often improve within 4 to 5 days of onset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Period of time to infect (infectious period)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is said that the infectious and contagious period that allows the disease to infect others is from 1 day before onset to 5 days after onset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you feel a fever or other symptoms, take special care not to infect others for about 5 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Points of Prevention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Please check the points of prevention during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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