In this rainy season there are high chances of infection by respiratory diseases and Santa Marta is no exception.
Caribbean News.
In this rainy season, in addition to natural disasters, it brings with it the increase in various respiratory and infectious diseases and viruses.
They are at least the 19 detected that are registered with greater frequency these days.
The Ministry of Health has given a series of recommendations in order for citizens to take care of themselves.
Faced with this situation presented by the wave of rains, Dr. Tito Acevedo, Scientific Director and Pediatrician at La Milagrosa Clinic, gave some important recommendations.
Avoiding sudden changes in the environment is one of the main ones.
However, it highlights that due to the reactivation of the economic sector and the return to work, it can also generate an increase in diseases other than Covid-19, the so-called flu, pharyngitis, and others that affect the respiratory system and even the oral cords.
The mask, although it has become a ‘symbol’ of protection against SARS COv-2, is a very important instrument that can serve to prevent the spread and contagion of any disease.
They recommend that if, for example, in the office or a workshop, there are colleagues with a cough or other respiratory problems, they wear a mask.
With the increase in rainfall, there are also accumulations of water or deposits that can generate the creation of the Aedes Aegyptis larva that transmits dengue.
Therefore, it is recommended to drain and keep the areas free of possible breeding sites.
Child care!
The recommendations are to avoid exposing them to sudden changes in temperature, take essential care for them.
In one week, throughout the country there have been more than 20 thousand children in emergencies for these health conditions.
Acute Respiratory Infection, ARI, is the most common, it resembles the flu but persistent fever for more than 2 days and shortness of breath are warning signs.
- Have their elements disinfected, since they go to the nursery with them and do not take the necessary care.
- Hand washing, either with soap and water or even an alcohol disinfection to eliminate possible bacteria that put you at risk.
The more times the use of alcohol is possible, the less risk of contagion will exist due to proper disinfection.
