“Protect Yourself Against Influenza: Winter 2023 Campaign and Timely Immunization”

Timely immunization is essential to avoid the exponential increase in respiratory conditions in our country.

Taking advantage of the “Winter 2023 Campaign” is the best option to increase the body’s defenses against these diseases.

Influenza is a viral infection that mainly affects the nose, throat, bronchial tubes, and occasionally the lungs. It is easily transmitted from one person to another through droplets and small particles expelled by coughing or sneezing.

The main symptoms of influenza, to which attention should be paid, are fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches and headaches, chills, fatigue and, in some cases, vomiting and diarrhea.

There are also warning signs to be aware of:

IN CHILDREN

• Troubled breathing or shortness of breath.
• Bluish color of the skin.
• You are not drinking enough fluids.
• He doesn’t wake up easily or interact with other people.
• He’s so upset that he doesn’t want to be picked up.
• You have flu symptoms that get better, but come back with a fever and worsening cough.
• Fever with rash.

IN ADULTS

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen.
• sudden dizziness
• Confusion.
• Forceful or constant vomiting.

An effective way to protect against the growth of cases is through vaccination. The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare is urged to take advantage of the “Winter 2023 Campaign” to reduce the risk of serious cases, with the quadrivalent dose against influenza.

Getting vaccinated reduces the risk of intensive care unit admission by up to 74% in children and 82% in adults.

It should be remembered that the vaccine is free for the entire population, mainly for people in risk groups:

• Children from 6 to 35 months of age.
• Health workers.
• Embarrassed, puerperal.
• People with underlying disease.
• People aged 60 and over.