Flu season begins

Bid farewell to summer and announce the arrival of the strongest period of virus transmission
With the influenza epidemic, it’s time to strengthen prevention and care.

The group aims to promote the comprehensive well-being of the people
SanCor Salud advocates creating a space for debate, convening
The community reflects on topics of general and current interest.

What are we talking about?
Influenza, or influenza, is a respiratory viral illness that spreads from person to person.
People pass viruses.Infection is mainly through inhalation or
Contact with respiratory secretions of an infected person,
Produced by coughing, sneezing or speech.

As mentioned before, in the vast majority of cases, the flu is a disease
Seasonal.Although it occurs throughout the year, the incidence rate is increasing
Especially in autumn and winter.Therefore, it was during this period
Prevention and care efforts must focus on the general population
People who belong to specific risk groups.

What are its symptoms? Who does it affect the most?
Influenza patients may have fever exceeding 38 degrees, cough,
stuffy nose, sore throat, headache, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, or
Even pneumonia.

These symptoms may be exacerbated if the person infected with the virus:
High-risk groups. they can:
– health personnel
– Pregnant women: Any time during pregnancy, and women within 30 days after giving birth
After childbirth.
– Children 6 to 24 months old.
– People aged 2 to 64 years old with respiratory, cardiac,
Patients with congenital or acquired immune deficiencies, oncohematological diseases, and
Transplant recipients, obese individuals with a body mass index greater than 40, and diabetic patients
Type I and people with chronic kidney failure who require dialysis.

– Cohabitants of patients with oncology and hematology diagnosed before the last diagnosis
12 months.
– Cohabitants of premature infants weighing less than 1,500 g.born in
Past 12 months.

How to prevent it?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, good sleep habits
Health, such as avoiding sick people, covering coughs, disinfecting areas
Wash your hands frequently and stay hydrated after touching things that someone infected with the virus has touched.
Among other activities, practicing a healthy diet can help stop
Spread germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu.

However, the wisest decision is to reduce your chances of contracting the virus and mitigate
The downside is that if you are contagious at the same time, you need to get a flu vaccine.this
Placement of this dose reduces complications, hospitalizations, sequelae, and death
Caused by influenza virus.

To this end, SanCor Salud has launched a vaccination campaign like it does every year
Against influenza, including strains recommended by the World Health Organization.
Prepaid employees can manage from March 18 to August 31
Corresponding dose sequence and coverage.Notably, the company acknowledges
Always vaccinate 100% of people belonging to any risk group
Within the validity period of the activity.
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