AHPGS(Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences)
10 December 2024 Tuesday
The flu vaccine provides 60 percent protection!
With the arrival of the winter months, the protection of the flu vaccine began to be discussed. While the flu affects millions of people every year, it can also lead to serious complications. Asst. Prof. Neşe Kıskaç stated flu virus can stay alive on hard surfaces for up to 48 hours.
Addressing the issue of influenza, which has been on the agenda since the beginning of winter as of December, Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Health Sciences faculty member Asst. Prof. Neşe Kıskaç: “Although the flu is a disease that can cause fatal consequences, it is possible to be protected from the flu.” Referring to the discussions about the protection of the flu vaccine, Asst. Prof. Kıskaç stated that the flu vaccine provides 60 percent protection and pointed out what needs to be done against the threat of the disease.
