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Call to avoid the 'dangers' of cold and Flu
Sheila Arias
24-01-2011
MAZATLAN .- Although the temperature has risen and banks of fog are recurring cases of respiratory infections in children and adults remain, as cases of influenza A H1N1.
According to reports from Red Cross emergency, the statistic is stable, as last week, from Monday to Sunday, just recorded 23 patients, that is, on average, three daily.
The doctor on duty, Mario Velazquez Sanchez, said the cases are not serious and in relation to the past two months, this time for patients with respiratory infections are down.
"In December we had 30 consultations and more cases of infections, we now see a decrease in attention", he said, because in the last week only eight to 10 people have come to visit.
As a means of prevention, said the suggestion to users is to avoid currents of cold air, shelter, drink fluids, eat fruits vegetables, and maintain treatment if you have it.
The pictures are more recurrent pharyngitis, an inflammation of the mucosal lining of the pharynx, the complications can cause otitis or pneumonia. The perception is that Mazatlan has taken precautions to prevent respiratory infection.
And to strengthen prevention, Federal Ministry of Health issued guidance to preventive information for this winter season 2010-2011, the paper suggests spit on handkerchiefs, washing hands frequently, avoid hygiene at home and welcome when his mouth touched , eyes and nose.
In this cold season, the mothers should be vigilant with children, as there is danger if you notice rapid breathing, fever for more than three days or if you sink the ribs when breathing.
Reports of the Ministry of Health makes recommendations to prevent sick at home, the main ones are not smoking around children, fruits, vegetables, avoid braceros in close quarters and meet the vaccines.
In cases of influenza A H1N1, Health reported in Sinaloa 643, stable figure since last year.