Vaccination against coronavirus and influenza can reduce the risk of a respiratory disease crisis / Arquivo / City Hall of Rio
With the onset of winter, many people suffer from bouts of respiratory diseases caused by low temperature or air humidity. The problem can affect people of all ages. Therefore, keeping the vaccination schedule updated is the best prevention.
a municipality to Rio de Janeiro It indicates that influenza and covid-19 vaccines are available at municipal centers for all residents, from six months of age. Vaccination takes place Monday through Saturday, in 237 primary care units; And from Sunday to Sunday from eight in the morning until ten in the evening Super Carioca Vaccination Center (SCCV)in Botafogo. The site also provides car transportation to serve the elderly and people with limited mobility.
Infection world Ofilio ManuelTechnical Director at Milton Fontes Magarao Family Clinicshows that in addition to vaccination, applying respiratory protocols can help control the spread of diseases.
“Vaccines are the best method of prevention. Studies have linked vaccination with reduced hospitalizations, deaths and infectious complications, such as pneumonia, sinusitis, ear infection, etc. In addition to vaccination, we can also highlight the adoption of certain measures that help control the transmission of respiratory diseases, such as avoiding Touching the eyes, nose, and mouth with contaminated hands, and protecting the face when sneezing, the most important of which is washing hands.”, The doctor says, adding that “children under the age of four and the elderly over the age of 65 are more susceptible to complications. In addition to pregnant women who are obese and immunosuppressed During this period, we see the spread of some of the most common respiratory viruses, such as the common cold, influenza (influenza), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus.”
Because of the cold, people tend to seek enclosed spaces, which helps transmission of viruses. Therefore, direct contact with cold people and places with large gatherings should be avoided.
If symptoms of respiratory distress appear, the patient can attend units Municipal health department primary care (Family clinics and municipal health centers) that provide first aid for symptoms and monitor the development of the condition.
