The Mexican State Institute of Health (FIRST NAME) reiterates the invitation to go to the nearest health center to be vaccinated against influence and urges to maintain daily care in order to prevent breathing problems during the winter season.
ISEM authorities and specialists stressed that the goal is to vaccinate the population from six months to five years of age, the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic diseases.
They also shared some recommendations for this cold season, such as avoiding places with polluted air or contact with smokers, using a tissue when sneezing or covering it with the elbow flexure, hydrating abundantly with plain water, and consuming seasonal fruit.
We also recommend the use of masks indoors, poorly ventilated and if exposed to drafts, protect hands, arms and ears, wear warm clothes and, in case of risk of rain, have a handy raincoat and an umbrella and drink hot drinks.
It is important to wash your hands properly with soap and water before eating and after going to the bathroom, sneezing, coughing, or traveling on public transport, as it reduces the risk of respiratory infections.
To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important to avoid heating rooms with stoves or turning on electrical systems that use gasoline, indoors.
The ISEM has indicated that in this winter the skin can suffer from dryness due to low temperatures, so it advises to moisturize it in the morning, protect the lips with ointments, use warm water during body hygiene, thus reducing the risks of facing. to temperature variations.
