Epidemiologists urge consensus between Health and communities to collapse due to flu and Covid-19

The Spanish Society of Epidemiology (SEE) this Tuesday urged the Ministry of Health and the autonomous communities to reach an agreement on the a plan of measures to face the respiratory virus seasons, with the aim avoid a new collapse in the health system during the winter.

In a statement, the SEE emphasizes the need for it prioritize this issue on the health agendabased on the available scientific evidence and establishing a common risk assessment strategy and recommendations for controlling these diseases within the International Councill.

The SEE appeals to the need to establish a homogeneous situation and adopt tools to make decisions, since respiratory diseases represent an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Spain, particularly affecting vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, people with chronic illnesses and those with underlying health conditions.

Furthermore, he emphasizes that any response must be based on theto the latest and most rigorous scientific evidence, thus ensuring the effectiveness of the measures taken and how it has been adapted to the needs of the people.

The SEE also highlights the importance of the consensus process that is being developed through a working approach that favors constructive dialogue, cooperation between the autonomous communities and shared management. “Joint work and coherence between the different areas is essential for a coordinated and effective response,” he says.

Finally, he emphasizes the need for transmission “simple and meaningful messages” to promote adherence to both vaccination and universal preventive and preventive measures.

The SEE offers to share its knowledge and technical expertise with the actors involved in this process, because it is only through the commitment of all parties that a strategy can be adopted that protects the health of the population. .