01 de Julio de 2023

We are already in the winter season so it is important to remember preventive measures to prevent respiratory diseases.

-Keep children and older adults warm.
-Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
-Do not attend crowded places.
-Frequent hand washing.
-Avoid exposing your family to cigarette smoke or burned materials.
-Consume plenty of fluids, fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A and C, such as: guavas, limes, lemons, oranges, tangerines, pineapple, tomato, carrot, among others.
-Go to get vaccinated against influenza in children under 5 years and over 60 years, as well as people with chronic diseases such as asthma, emphysema, heart disease, uncontrolled diabetics, obese and pregnant.
-Do not self-medicate.

-Watch out for warning signs: fever, rapid breathing, nasal flaring, difficulty breathing and purple lips, go immediately to the nearest health unit.