The Council for General Care (CGE), together with its Nursing Institute, has launched a Ten Commandments for the population in the form of an infographic, which provides basic advice on avoiding influenza and Covid-19 infections in the event of a resurgence of respiratory illnesses. Infections over the past few weeks.
The CGE assured that health centers were in a “worrying situation” due to the rebound in the economy and “reductions in staff numbers, which are already depleted and in deficit over the Christmas period”.
“Health systems are once again in a fragile position due to respiratory illness. Christmas gatherings and poor social distancing have led to a surge in influenza and Covid-19 cases. The Covid-19 pandemic we have lived through has taught us a lot about respiratory viruses, their behaviors and how to avoid them, and although 2020 and 2021 may seem far away, we cannot forget their teachings,” said Florentino Pérez Raya, President of the General Council of Nursing.
Pérez added: “We nurses are the fundamental pillars of ending the pandemic through vaccination and we want to remember the basic prevention and isolation recommendations, such as vaccination or the use of masks, because with a simple gesture Save lives” Raya.
Ten tips to avoid contagion
In this sense, nurses estimate that the peak of infections will come after the Three Saints Day and recommend maximum caution and the adoption of the Ten Commandments measures. Therefore, CGE offers ten tips for avoiding flu and coronavirus infections.
The first recommendation is to get vaccinated against influenza and Covid-19, as they guarantee that “there is still time” and, moreover, “we must take into account that the age for influenza vaccination has increased” (6-59 months).
Likewise, they recommend frequent hand washing and the use of hydroalcoholic solutions; getting tested at the first sign of symptoms; avoiding social interactions if symptoms occur; and wearing a mask, especially in crowded places such as public transportation, medical centers and shopping malls.
Nurses also believe it is important to take extreme measures in enclosed spaces and encourage outdoor activities; keep spaces ventilated during meetings; avoid sharing personal items such as drinks or eating utensils; if someone in your household is showing symptoms, avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose with your hands, and use Disposable paper towels and clean the most frequently touched surfaces.