- before winter arrives.
- Minors and the elderly are the most vulnerable: Juan Esteban Aguilar Esquivel.
Marco Santos/Durango Voice
Given the low temperatures recorded in this entity, there is an increased risk of respiratory illnesses such as colds, flu, pharyngitis, bronchitis and, in more severe cases, pneumonia. In this sense, it is important to emphasize that minors and adults over 65 years of age are most susceptible to these diseases during this winter season.
Juan Esteban Aguilar Esquivel, Director of Public Health of the City of Durango, reported that the Children’s Hospital has registered cases of minors with respiratory illnesses, but fortunately, most of these cases is an outpatient and can be effectively treated at home with a treatment correspondent.
Aguilar Esquivel stressed that the Health Service is working tirelessly to provide medical services to citizens through mobile brigades, and one of the goals of this strategy is to educate the population about preventive measures. During the cold season, it is also important to emphasize wearing appropriate clothing, avoid drastic changes in temperature, maintain good hydration and adequate nutrition, and avoid contact with sick people.
It is worth mentioning that while wearing a mask is not mandatory, it is recommended to consider it as a preventive measure as this prevention has been shown to reduce the risk of respiratory illnesses, which is why citizens are urged to follow these guidelines this winter protect yourself.