Every year, thousands of people around the world are affected by respiratory diseases
Mexico City, Coahuila, State of Mexico, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, Puebla, Queretaro, Sonora and Tamaulipas States can now purchase flu shots at pharmacies to avoid getting sick in colder climates where respiratory illnesses are on the rise.
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, the incidence of respiratory diseases increases by 70%: the common cold, pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, in addition to emerging viruses such as seasonal influenza.
Every year, thousands of people around the world are affected by one or more of these diseases, highlighting the importance of protection through appropriate vaccination.
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In particular, influenza is a contagious respiratory disease that can affect people of all ages. Typical symptoms include fever, sore throat, cough, nasal congestion, extreme fatigue and muscle aches.
In severe cases, the flu can cause severe complications and may even require hospitalization; this is even more important when the flu vaccine is not available, as 94% of flu-related deaths in Mexico occur among unvaccinated people middle.
The quadrivalent influenza vaccine is designed to provide protection against four different types of viruses: two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. 3 Its application is crucial to reduce the incidence of cases and avoid health complications. Vaccination is an act of care and responsibility aimed at the welfare of the most vulnerable, such as children and the elderly.
“Prevention is critical to safeguarding health and well-being, and influenza vaccination remains the best way to reduce the burden of severe influenza. Vaccines are also the most effective intervention to prevent seasonal influenza and respond to pandemics. At Farmacias Benavides, we are committed to our customers and patients with necessary solutions to address the risks associated with seasonal illnesses.
We must keep our families healthy this winter to create a safer, healthier future for everyone. ” commented Arturo López, Medical Manager of Farmacias Benavides.
The vaccine, priced at 499 pesos, is ready for use and will strengthen Mexico’s health services through timely monitoring of clinical history and the provision of vaccines against different respiratory diseases, and can also be used in public clinics.