Integrated Care Council releases top 10 tips for avoiding the flu and COVID-19 this winter

they still remember handwashingVentilate public spaces and avoid sharing personal items and utensils for eating or drinking.

The Board of Nursing noted in a note that after several years of irregular behavior, due to High incidence of coronavirusIn the last few weeks of 2023 and early 2024, influenza has made a strong comeback.

The health center is located at shocking situationTaking into account the increase in respiratory infections and the reduction in personnel, which itself has been depleted, and red numbers During the Christmas period.that’s why Council for General Care (CGE)Together with its Institute of Nursing, it has launched the Ten Commandments for the general public in the form of an infographic, providing basic advice on avoiding influenza and coronavirus infection.

“The health system is once again in a fragile position due to respiratory illness. Christmas gatherings and poor social distancing have led to Flu cases surge Especially COVID-19.

The Covid-19 pandemic that we have had to live through has taught us a lot about respiratory viruses, their behavior and how to avoid them, and although 2020 and 2021 seem far away, we cannot forget their teachings,” President Florentino Pérez Raya said. general nursing committee.

“We nurses,” he continued, “we are the fundamental pillars of ending this pandemic through vaccination, and we want to remember the following fundamental recommendations: prevention and isolationsuch as getting vaccinated or using a mask, because lives can be saved through simple gestures.

Nurse estimates peak of infections will come after holidays wise man They recommend the utmost caution and the adoption of the Ten Commandments. Therefore, CGE offers the following ten recommendations to avoid the spread of influenza and coronavirus:

1. vaccination Flu and COVID-19. There is still time, and in addition, we must take into account that the age for influenza vaccination has increased (6-59 months).

2. wash hands often and the use of hydroalcoholic solutions.

3.Take the testat the first symptoms, if positive, to be able to introduce more restrictive measures as quickly as possible.

4. If symptoms occur, avoid social interactions to avoid community spread, even if the test result is negative. wear maskif you have respiratory symptoms, avoid spreading it to closer people.

5. Wear a mask, especially in crowded places, such as taking public transportation, health centre and shopping malls; especially if you belong to a risk group.

6. Taking extreme measures in enclosed spaces and conducive to Outdoor sports

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7. If the above method is not possible, please maintain ventilation when holding meetings at home, venues, etc.

8. avoid sharing Items for personal use such as drinking or eating utensils (glasses, cutlery, etc.).

9. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose Use your hands and use disposable paper towels.

10. If someone in your home is experiencing symptoms, clean the most frequently touched surfaces.

The nurse has prescribed ibuprofen and paracetamol

Fever is one of the main symptoms of these respiratory infections and one of the most common symptoms in healthcare, whether in hospital environment This is the leading reason for emergency consultations in pediatrics, followed by primary care, as well as in adults and children.

Since last Wednesday, The nurse may prescribe ibuprofen The use of paracetamol or paracetamol for the treatment of fever is approved following publication in the Official State Gazette (BOE) of the resolution of the General Directorate of Public Health, which verifies the “Guidelines for Indications, Use and Authorization” medication dispensing The nurse’s medical prescription must be followed: Fever’.

This advancement in the development of the profession will also lead to improvements in the country’s health system. According to the General Nursing Council itself, it will speed up patient care and decongest the health system.