The great Cole Porter staged it in a masterful and sublime way: “beguine,” which is indeed what the flu is about: “begin again,” although in this case it’s far from Porter’s theme Far. Yes, it’s all déjà vu for many. No, there is no reason to fear or panic. The logical, rational and sensible thing to do is to put yourself on alert. We care more than worry.
First thing: What is acute respiratory infection? It must be explained that all these viruses compete with each other. During the pandemic, there is one major virus, SarsCov2, which is responsible for Covid 19. Of course, it’s spreading a lot because we’re in the middle of a pandemic. That’s why, in competition with other similar processes, it virtually eliminates the presence of influenza, etc. Furthermore, masks, one of the fundamental elements in the fight against Covid 19, also have an impact on these other microorganisms.
Second: What about the scene? : Well, we don’t have masks anymore, and Sars-Cov-2 is no longer dominant because we’ve domesticated it with vaccines, so the remaining respiratory microbes have again regained the lost space. And with great desire. Furthermore, their presence has been virtually absent during the pandemic, which means that memories of natural encounters with them are lost. and vaccinations. So far, this season’s event has received less coverage than other occasions.
This fact is undoubtedly influenced by the pandemic, which has combined long-standing myths about this vaccine with confusion, confusion and fear among the general public.fatigue, decline Perception of risk is a clear factor influencing coverage declines when it is assumed that all the fish have been sold once the scariest phase of COVID-19 is over.
Third thing: What risks might there be? The course of the flu we have now is not much different than it was before the pandemic. Of course, we have to add coronavirus and other viruses. Plus, there’s fear. How can we not be afraid? We have experienced an unforgettably horrific health emergency. We continue to maintain a health system that leaves professionals exhausted and discouraged. A system that saturates us.
There are also some huge things where political parties are even politicizing the use of masks. It seems unreasonable to offer a different political discourse in the face of health issues. This creates suspicion, alienation among citizens, and weakens scientific and professional discourse.
Fourth: What about the future? Well, I hope it comes with the lessons we learned during the pandemic: health systems should not be cut, but cared for and supported. Public health and primary care structures must be strengthened. You have to take care of your professionals. We must remember that it is always important to get the flu vaccine. People between the ages of 60 and 65 are among those susceptible to complications from the disease.
Among this group, vaccine coverage typically ranges from 53% to 57%. Based on these results, each year we experience complications, hospitalizations, intensive care units, and deaths due to influenza or its complications. If we add to this the complications, hospitalizations, intensive care units and deaths caused by Sars-Cov-2, the picture becomes even more complicated.
Furthermore, this will put enormous pressure on the health system and create saturation. We hope everyone will understand that no matter how tense the situation is, it fits our strategy. Political debates related to health are coherent, consensual and consistent with scientific knowledge.
Soon we won’t be talking about this. Let’s hope we don’t forget that a similar situation will happen again next winter, and its impact will depend on whether we take the lessons of this pandemic seriously. I hope when we talk about Deja Vu we’re referring to that great album by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and not something else.