Health Minister, Esperanza Martinez, the mayor of CDE, Sandra Mac Leod, held on the morning of Tuesday the launch of the Winter 2011 with the objective of responding quickly and efficiently to patients with acute respiratory infections Acute and influenza in the area. The plan includes an expansion of influenza vaccines and the introduction of pneumococcal vaccines, further strengthening the health services network, in terms of strategic supplies, drugs, human resources and mechanisms for expanding the network of intensive therapy.
respiratory diseases are present throughout the year, however, the number of cases increases significantly during the cold season, causing serious complications in some groups that are considered high risk. To cope with this situation, the Ministry of Health and Welfare today launched the Winter Plan 2011, in the east of the country.
On occasion, the Minister of Public Health, Dr. Esperanza Martinez said, in addition to pharmacological measures for prevention of these diseases, it is important that the population at risk is immunized to prevent complications and deaths from these conditions.
"All children from 6 months to 3 years, pregnant women, postpartum mothers with young children, older adults age 60 and those patients crónicos, como los diabéticos, los cardiacos, los que padecen enfermedades respiratorias crónicas como asma, alergia, bronquitis, las personas que están en diálisis, las que tienen cáncer, y las que pasan por procesos de quimioterapia deben acudir a los servicios de salud a inmunizarse para evitar complicaciones”, señaló.
En este sentido, mencionó una estrategia del Plan IRAs, de establecer como días de vacunación. “Vamos a establecer días específicos para inmunización a estos sectores de la población; los martes priorizaremos la atención y vacunación a embarazadas con sus hijos pequeños children under 3 years, on Thursday we want to work with chronic patients, on Wednesday we will visit the markets, because they are areas with large numbers of all types of people, the supermarkets will be Saturday and Sunday, in churches and sports clubs, "said, mentioning that when working in partnership with sports journalists targeted to the male population, which is not immune to disease, despite the reluctance to seek medical attention.
Note that non-pharmacological measures for prevention of IRAs include actions like:
-Wash your hands often
-shelter and eating well
-Drink plenty of fluids like water and juices
-Avoid contact with sick or objects manipulated by them
-Avoid areas with high concentration of people, especially if they are indoors
-No smoking inside the house.
-sleeping in a room not more than 4 people,
No exposure to sudden temperature changes or cold.
"If you're sick:
* Rest. Stay home, avoid going to work, school, public places or in high concentration such as theaters, cinemas, bars, supermarkets and others to avoid infecting others
* Use tissues and cover with inner elbow when coughing or sneezing.
* Where possible use in the acute phase masks
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