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Cases of pneumonia and bronchopneumonia no alert in Tamaulipas
Cases of pneumonia and bronchopneumonia are not a serious problem in Tamaulipas, said Norberto Trevi?o Garcia Manzo, Secretary of Health, report that in the course of 2012 there were 5,151 conditions of this type
13/01/2013 | Updated at 16:26 h
Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas. - The cases of pneumonia and bronchopneumonia are not a serious problem in Tamaulipas, said Norberto Trevi?o Garcia Manzo, Secretary of Health, report that in the course of 2012 there were 5,151 conditions of this type, the which only 1 percent required medical care in the second-level units, for filing a complicated case.
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He said that this figure is almost within the normal behavior, is the lack of demand that has occurred in hospitals, but provides an appropriate and timely care to people attending health institutions.
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Although cases of pneumonia and bronchopneumonia were reported throughout the state, between the points of highest incidence are sanitary jurisdictions of Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, Matamoros, Tampico and Victoria.
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He said that the government continues to strengthen Egidio Torre Cant? and disseminating relevant recommendations to prevent the population affected their health and even showing a complication, therefore, the bottom line is not to resort to self-medication if you show symptoms such as fever, runny nose, headache, cough and seek medical attention immediately for proper diagnosis.
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Also, Manzo Trevi?o Garcia insisted that it is imperative that during this period entertains citizenship with jacket also is also recommended to protect water, avoid getting wet and if you do not stay for long in wet clothes on the body.
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Tamaulipas urged to provide special care for children under age 5 and the elderly, because they are more likely to have complications, so that by submitting the above symptoms, you need to go to the health centers.
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