Primary care consultations for respiratory infections increased last week – Pamplona

The Institute of Public and Occupational Health of Navarra (ISPLN) registered last week More visits for acute respiratory tract infections in primary care.

The interest rate is 714 cases Per 100,000 inhabitants, only 25 per 100,000 have influenza syndrome and only 25 per 100,000 have COVID-19

The rate is 714 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, of which only 25 per 100,000 people have influenza syndrome Epidemiological reports for the week of November 20-26 detailed that 25 people per 100,000 people were infected with the new coronavirus.

Increased circulation of respiratory syncytial virus, There are 43 confirmed cases and 16 hospitalized. Eight people have been hospitalized with covid-19. Twelve cases of influenza have been confirmed this week: 8 cases of influenza A H1N1, 1 case of influenza A H3N2, and 3 cases of non-subtype influenza A. Six cases required hospitalization.

In patients with acute respiratory tract infection, high circulating rhinovirusand to a lesser extent other viruses such as adenovirus and parainfluenza virus.

In terms of vaccination activities, as of November 26, 139,790 doses of influenza vaccine and 104,393 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been recorded. The influenza vaccine has indications and covers more people than the COVID-19 vaccine.

Public health authorities recommend maintaining preventive measures, such as vaccination, physical distancing, use of masks, or adequate ventilation, to avoid severe respiratory viral diseases in vulnerable populations.

He said that some respiratory infections caused by bacteria and viruses may be more serious in newborns and infants because their respiratory tract and immune systems are immature. To prevent these infections, it is recommended to take precautions around babies, such as washing hands with soap and water when holding, feeding, or touching the baby, and cleaning objects that the baby comes into contact with.

Also, please keep the minimum number of people in contact with or close to the baby within 2 meters. People with respiratory symptoms (cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, etc.) should avoid being near babies and, if in doubt, wear a mask.

He emphasized that breastfeeding “protects against respiratory syncytial virus.” It recommends avoiding exposing babies to smoke, especially tobacco smoke. Additionally, it is stated that minors or adults with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should not go to day care centers, nurseries or activities with other minors.

acute gastroenteritis

Cases of acute gastroenteritis fell last week, with 358 cases reported in primary care. There are various causative factors, mainly viruses.

Recommendations for preventing and controlling gastroenteritis include practicing good hand hygiene regularly and always after using the toilet and before eating or handling food.

Children with symptoms of acute gastroenteritis should not go to day care until their symptoms have completely resolved.

Likewise, people with symptoms of acute gastroenteritis should avoid handling food or cooking for others until symptoms completely resolve.

Overall mortality rate in Navarra

There were 106 deaths recorded in the week of November 13-19 (complete data was available last week), a value “within what would be expected for this time of year”.