Flu and COVID-19 are back: ‘Our immune systems are weakened in winter’

along with season the coldest time of the year they are back Catarrh, influenza and other illnesses That Affect respiratory system. However, the winter of 2023 also comes with a rebound in cases. Coronavirus diseaseaccording to him latest newsletter Acute Respiratory Infection Surveillance System (Silvera).

The truth is, while new cases are generally not as severe as they were at the beginning of the pandemic — thanks to multiple vaccine dose Fighting Disease – The Facts Are Virus continues to spread in Spain thus completely infecting society. Health authorities and the scientific community have been alert

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Consider: Data

More specifically, in week 50 (December 11-17), the incidence of acute respiratory diseases in Spanish primary care 739.9 per 100,000 inhabitantswhich represents an increase in Increased 37.17% from last week.

For its part, coronavirus’ impact on health centers presents upward swingthe incidence rate reaches 113.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The hospitalization rate is 1.9, with people over 80 again the worst affected (16.6%).

Health explanation

What’s the reason for this? Ambulance emergency health technician Rodrigo de Castilla Leon, Alejandro Sanchez Martinezhas been interpreted as AS diary In the winter, our immune system “weaken“Hence, all viruses have access”More favorable” to our organism.

All this is “most likely“Let it happen, for in the season of the year they sign up lowest temperaturepeople”They tend to make plans

” and”social life” In a closed place, e.g. shopping mall. On the contrary, logically, in summer, “They tend to be outdoors”.

suggestion

Considering this panorama, ministry of health A series of recommendations were issued:

1. Cover your face nose and Mouth When coughing or sneezing.
2. Use scarf Disposable for containing respiratory droplets or secretions.
3. After using the paper towel, put it in the bag. Rubbish closest.
4. Maintain hand hygiene (wash with soap and water or clean with alcohol gel) regularly and after contact with respiratory secretions.
5. Use Face mask When you have respiratory symptoms.
6. Follow suggestion Vaccination against respiratory microorganisms.
7. If possible, avoid going to the workplace with others symptom disease.

“Awareness and Responsibility”

Sanchez Martinez, in addition to stressing again in maskcan help protect ourselves and others and acknowledge that in order to avoid this, it is necessary”A little bit

” Conscience and responsibility. And there are quite a few.

“If we meet any symptoms Respiratory tract infection, no matter how minor, Avoid contact with other peopleand very squeeze Have poor ventilation and keep a safe distance from other people whenever possible, especially indoors Assembly point”, concluded the expert.