Puerto Vallarta is Facing a Series of Respiratory Diseases

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aoleadaOn recent days have multiplied in Puerto Vallarta contagion of colds, coughs, and respiratory diseases. This due to temperature changes, and particularly cooler climates than usual.

Leandro Hernandez Barrio, head of Vestores and Zoonoses, reported that to date have been implemented 63 percent of the influenza vaccine in Jalisco, but acknowledged that cases of common colds, cough and some other infections are on the rise . He explained that the goal envisaged by the SSJ is applied between the inhabitants and 920,000 doses are achieving the goal at the end of this January

A growing number of cases of flu and cough among the population

The health sector clinics are full of children and some adults infected by severe colds, cough, and even severe cases of bronchitis and pneumonia.

In this situation it is recommended to cover well in the mornings and evenings, drinking plenty of fluids, especially vitamin C, eat healthily, and avoid places with concentrations of people, whether some might be infected.

Note that the flu vaccine protects against the main types of influenza AH1N1, AH3N2 and influenza type B,  the invitation to the general population is to go to the nearest health center to ensure implementation of the vaccine.

Risk groups especially those who lead the actions of the health sector in this sense, are under 5, adults over 60 and those with HIV, diabetes, asthma or any other condition that diminishes their natural defenses against disease.

Moreover the Jalisco Health Secretariat confirmed in epidemiological week number 1 not  dengue cases in Jalisco but remain eight probable cases studied and the results could be confirmed in a week.

The doctor added that the entity is monitored 33 municipalities in which there have been cases steadily.

The main actions carried out in the municipalities monitored are reading ovitraps, larval control and spray inside and outside homes to prevent the occurrence and spread of mosquito transmits dengue.

He said the program is still performed "Clean Patio" consisting of a home visit to check that in the homes of Jalisco absence of risk factors for the development of dengue mosquitoes, such as clean water tanks and stagnant. Recommendations are uncovered, pull or turn liquid containers.

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