he Jose Luis Bancalero, Minister of Health, Government of Aragon, this Friday mentioned the peak incidence of respiratory infections, with special attention to influenza. For Bancalero, while we are still far from a theoretical hospital collapse, It’s important not to go to the emergency room if your symptoms are mild. “Let’s not make people feel like they’re not covered.he added, suggesting the situation was similar to peaks in the disease in other years. In fact, the latest public health report confirms the problem, albeit a little later in 2023.
The DGA Health Manager also explained that in this incident, Children are one of the most affected groups and therefore have a greater capacity for transmission..For this reason, it encourages this group and people to get vaccinated Between 60 and 69 years old, which is one of the goals of this joint action to combat influenza and COVID-19. “Vaccines are better for them”, the counselor recalled of the last group. Adding that the vaccination rate for the remaining target groups is around 55%.
This Thursday, Public Health Bulletin confirms for the first time in this event that influenza has exceeded the community epidemic threshold.More specifically, the site of onset is located 69 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, more than triple what was recorded three weeks ago. The report also mentioned COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). According to Bancalero, except in emergencies, They are also of interest in primary and community care.