During the winter season there will be three viruses that will circulate in the population, including Covid-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus that causes the common cold; For this reason, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system with the corresponding vaccines to avoid complications, acknowledged in an interview Dr. Mónica García Candia, in charge of Medical Services in the state delegation of the Red Cross.
In this regard, he stated that respiratory system diseases are very common in the cold season, especially among sectors such as those under 5 years of age and adults over 65; For this reason, it is important to pay attention to the first symptoms because many complications arise from there.
Given the proximity of low temperatures, the best way to be immunologically reinforced is through vaccines, and applying boosters against Covid-19 and Influenza are very viable options, he insisted.
García Candia acknowledged that Covid numbers have decreased considerably, the last major peak that was recorded was in January 2022 and during this year the number of infections has no longer been as high. However, it should not be forgotten that this is already a seasonal condition, so it should be given the required importance.
Although Covid cases will continue to occur, they will no longer present complications or at least the death rate for this reason will decrease considerably. He insisted that now is the right time to get vaccinated before entering very cold temperatures, since it must be remembered that this biological takes three weeks to incubate.
The interviewee recommended the use of face masks in those people who have a respiratory condition, although it is not the time for the entire population to use it again, but in very specific cases.
2023-11-17 19:08:09
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