Rio Blanco regional hospital has had no COVID-19 hospitalizations in six monthssaid hospital director Álvaro Vázquez Gallardo. He said that due to the current season, 5% to 10% of the increase in cases are pneumonia cases.
“We have not had a single case of COVID-19 in six months, no hospitalizations, it remains an endemic disease; there is no longer a concern and there is no rebound“, explain.
Vaccine against Covid-19 could help avoid the disease
He pointed out A vaccine against this disease would help a lotwhich is why he recommends that groups of people who are not yet immunized should be immunized in installed modules, such as in Orizaba Parks and Palaces. He said that in the hospital, no biological agents were used.
At that hospital, in addition to caring for patients with chronic degenerative diseases, there has been an increase in pneumonia cases, more than at any other time of the year.
He explained that people with pneumonia require prompt care, first of all in health centers so that they can be referred to hospitals where they will receive the care they need.
“We have the space and the treatment needed to reduce complications and improve outcomes.”, he pointed out.
Dengue fever season is approaching, please take preventive measures
Another condition they are concerned about is dengue fever., which has not recorded any cases in more than three months. “The temperatures here are very favorable because it’s cold and there are no mosquitoes,” he said.
He did not specify numbers, but recalled that there were hospitalizations in 2023, but not that many. Like those recorded in the states of Coatzacoalcos or Veracruz, where the climate is conducive to mosquito breeding.
To help ensure there are no cases of dengue fever, People are advised not to pile rubbish on yards, rooftops, gardens and open spaces.so if you store water, cover the bucket or jar.
at last, Remember, to avoid health-threatening complications, it’s important to If you suspect you have dengue fever, see a doctor for a complete diagnosis and avoid self-medication.
According to the Mexican Social Security Institute, the characteristic symptoms of dengue fever Commonly known as “bone fever,” symptoms appear after 4 to 7 days: fever, bone pain, severe headache, eye pain, rash, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, pruritus (itching), loss of appetite, and abdominal pain.