Doctors and nurses from the health department said There has been no significant increase in flu or Covid-19 cases so far this winterso they urge citizens to get vaccinated to control these conditions.
However, they pointed out that in In hospitals and health centres, patients have been found seeking medical attention because they confused symptoms of the flu or cold with those of influenza and Covid-19.
During a visit to the health center, Sufficient vaccines have been proven to prevent these diseasesbesides Health personnel provide patients with information on appropriate treatment.
According to the Epidemiological Bulletin of the Ministry of Health released on January 2 this year (the latest), which includes data from December 17 to 23, 2023, a total of 86 female influenza cases and 113 male influenza cases were reported throughout the year. entity. Meanwhile, the number of Covid-19 cases in women stands at 5,528 and in men at 8,547, both of which have been brought under control.
According to medical staff, These diseases are preventable through vaccination, and there are enough doses to care for those who need it.
They also noted that people coming in for vaccinations during November and December helped to better control influenza and Covid-19.
Flu or cold symptoms
The flu or cold is characterized by:
- nasal congestion
- sneeze
- Leaks or loses odor
- body pain
- Chilled all over
- fatigue
- Fever or feeling unwell
- tearful eyes
- Headache
- Throat irritation or chest tightness
Flu and Covid 19 symptoms
Meanwhile, the most common symptoms of Covid-19 and the flu may be:
- high fever
- Chilled all over
- cough
- Difficulty breathing
- sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle pain
- Vomited
- diarrhea
- Loss of taste or smell
- feeling unwell
Xalapa has the following health centers:
- Revolution, in the revolutionary quarter
- Arroyo Blanco, in the neighborhood of the same name
- Lerdo de Tejada, Lerdo de Tejada
- Miguel Alemán, Miguel Alemán Avenue
- Marabuto, “Peasant Workers”
- Emiliano Zapata, from the Zapata community
- Gastón Melo, in the central area
at the same time, IMSS maintains influenza vaccination station in Claviero (Between Victoria and Altamirano) Tanos Passage, located in the central areaApart from Family Medicine Rooms 10, 66 and 58.Starting Monday, they will Vaccination sites at Crystal Plaza and Animas Plaza.