Leon, Gto. Last week the number of confirmed cases of influence in the country they were 2mil 500as well as 30 deaths, representing a 50% increase. as planned for this winter season, as directed by your doctor Ricardo Costa, Who Medical director of Sanofi Mexico.
The health expert stressed the importance of Get vaccinated against the flu to prevent the disease from getting worse and ending in death.
“Not only in the state, all over Mexico we have seen quite an indiscriminate increase, we have only been there for seven weeks and we are well above the level expected for this season, if you compare it to the previous five or ten seasons, this is the bigger,” he stressed.
Ricardo Acosta commented that along with the flu cases, Cases of COVID-19 continue although to a lesser extent than in previous years, which is why he reiterated the invitation to carry out the inoculation so as not to saturate the hospitals.
In this regard, he stressed the importance of continue with the sanitary measures that have been learned during the pandemic, such as the use of face maskantibacterial gel, constant hand washing and open spaces where there are crowds of people.
“Even when COVID has ceased to be the protagonist, cases continue to appear and we see cases of COVID-flu coinfection that this is worse, so if we have the opportunity to apply a dose, it is the recommendation,” he stressed.
Ricardo Acosta explained that since the week 40 Since the autumn season started between September and October, it is recommended to start with the flu vaccinationbut starting in December is also a good time to get the vaccine.
Among the most vulnerable sectors, such as e.g under five, pregnant women, asthma patients, cancer patients and other diseases, it is necessary to insist on the application of the vaccine, to avoid hospitalizations and deaths.
“The flu season essentially starts at week 40 of every year (…) the vaccine should usually arrive before the season arrives, so when it starts they are already prepared, if for some reason it hasn’t arrived, it is important to get vaccinated at the start of the winter season,” he stressed.
The doctor added that in the case of people who they vaccinated in February even against the flu it is recommended to apply the doseto protect during this season.
He also explained that the increase in flu cases is likely due to a COVID-19 epidemiological disorder In the last two years.
Ricardo Acosta concluded by emphasizing that the difference between COVID-19 and the flu is the breathlessnessbut the vast majority share very similar symptoms such as cough, fever, runny nose and tiredness.
