Influenza incidence in Aragon falls again for fourth consecutive week Already lower than the epidemic levelThe Ministry of Health confirms that the number of confirmed cases this season is 59.6 per 100,000 inhabitants, although the exact rate reached between February 5 and 11 is not yet known.
Between December 18 and 24, the community entered influenza epidemic level, with 69.8 cases per 100,000 residents.since then, and Remain above the basal threshold for seven consecutive weeks. The peak reached 334.8 cases in the second week of this year and has declined since then.
The influenza epidemic has put a huge strain on the Aragonese health system, and in accordance with the orders issued by the central administration to contain the virus, it is necessary to recycle masks in health centers and hospitals. In fact, days ago, the DGA had issued directives requiring masks to be worn by staff in these spaces and residences, as well as by patients visiting waiting rooms.
Primary care has also revived an organization reminiscent of that adopted at some point during the coronavirus pandemic, which recommended the activation of double circuits, dedicated rooms for respiratory illnesses, distance between chairs or the distribution of masks and even hydroalcoholic gel .
Flu epidemics and other respiratory infections overwhelmed the medical system for weeks, filling emergency rooms.
However, in this new situation, the Ministry of Health remembers that Vaccination campaign still ongoing, the program launched jointly in October for influenza and COVID-19, targeting people for whom two doses are recommended. Teresa Tolosana, director of the official school of nursing in Zaragoza, confirmed that vaccinations are continuing but that few people are interested in receiving the shot. It must be remembered that a few weeks ago the anti-flu campaign was extended to the entire population. To facilitate administration, immunizations are allowed in the afternoon in Zaragoza’s five health centers.
In the absence of more updated activity data, The number of risk groups vaccinated has reached 59%. Among children aged 6 to 59 months (the first year they are included in the risk group), coverage has reached 42.3%.