In the last one, a decrease in the demand for consultations due to influenza-type illness was observed. Accessing annual vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from these diseases.
In the last week (SE) 43, consultations for influenza-type illness (ILI) have registered a decrease of 14%, compared to the previous week, going from 24,259 to 21,080, from one week to the next, indicates the weekly report of Sentinel Surveillance. Despite this decrease, the trend curve remains above the alert threshold.
Regarding those hospitalized for severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), in the sentinel centers there was a slight decrease in new hospitalizations, compared to the previous week. In the last week evaluated, 312 hospitalizations for SARI were registered, of which 51% correspond to pediatric age; 51% being children under 2 years old, and 49% adults.
Among the respiratory viruses identified in the last week in patients hospitalized for acute respiratory infections, the circulation of SARS-CoV2 predominates, followed by Rhinovirus, Parainfluenza and Metapneumovirus.
Annual vaccination is important
Having the annual dose of the influenza and COVID-19 vaccine is key to reducing the risk of hospitalizations and deaths associated with these diseases that circulate all year round.
Citizens, mainly priority groups, are urged to apply their annual dose of protection.
Thus, it is also important to keep children’s regular vaccination schedule up to date, especially those under 5 years of age.
If you have respiratory symptoms
Use face masks.
Go to the doctor’s consultation and comply with the indicated rest to avoid infecting others.
Avoid going to work, study or daycare sick. It is also not advisable with respiratory symptoms to attend meetings or places with a high concentration of people.
Report Acute and severe respiratory infections
2023-11-13 11:26:36
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