Spring is the peak season for influenza, how to prevent it? The influenza Diagnosis and Treatment Plan (2025 Edition) proposes that influenza vaccination is the most effective means to prevent influenza, which can reduce the risk of influenza and serious complications for vaccinators. Wang Yimin, deputy chief physician of the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine of China-Japan Friendship Hospital, said that, considering that it generally takes 2-4 weeks for the vaccine to have protective effect after it is inoculated into the human body, it is best to vaccinate before the start of the influenza season. If the best vaccination time is missed, timely vaccination during the flu season can also have a protective effect. Pregnant women, chronic disease patients, and personnel working in hospitals, schools, and childcare institutions are susceptible to influenza, and it is recommended to receive timely vaccination. Maintaining good personal hygiene habits is an important means of preventing influenza. Wang Liping, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said that washing hands frequently, keeping the environment clean and ventilated, minimizing activities in crowded places during the flu season, and avoiding contact with respiratory infection patients. Maintain good respiratory hygiene habits. When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your upper arm, tissues, towels, etc. After coughing or sneezing, wash your hands and try to avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. When experiencing flu like symptoms, one should pay attention to rest and self isolation, and wear a mask when going to public places or seeking medical treatment. How to deal with flu? Zhang Hong, chief physician of the Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, said that influenza can generally heal on its own. Healthy people can observe symptoms such as low-grade fever and runny nose first, rest well at home, and receive targeted treatment. Patients with high fever, headache, and obvious limb soreness are recommended to seek medical attention at the fever clinic. Infants, elderly people, or patients with severe underlying diseases need to seek medical attention as early as possible. (New Society)