The arrival of the winter season usually causes an increase in respiratory infections. To reduce risks, it is necessary to increase preventive measures such as resuming the use of face masks and avoiding crowds. It is also ideal to receive the Influenza vaccine and in some establishments such as Benavides Pharmacies It is now available.
As with other biologics, the purpose is not to prevent infections but to reduce the risk of serious illnesses. This not only provides protection to a person but to everyone around them.
Vaccines save lives
According to the World Health Organization (WHO)The correct one vaccine application It helps prevent between one and three million deaths worldwide.
In that sense, it is worth remembering that this immunization is available in the National Health System. Although one of the drawbacks is that at the moment it only applies to risk groups such as children, older adults and people with chronic diseases.
Based on the above, the rest of the population must wait until the end of the vaccination campaign. It is a problem because everyone is exposed to the respiratory infections. Furthermore, one of the WHO recommendations is to receive this biological annually.
That said, an option to receive the Influenza vaccine immediately is to go to Benavides Pharmacies. As of now, it is available in branches in Mexico City, Coahuila, State of Mexico, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Puebla, Querétaro, Sonora and Tamaulipas at a price of 499 pesos.
It should not be forgotten that during the winter season cases of common cold, pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia and influenza increase by up to 70%.
Every year, thousands of people around the world are affected by one or more of these diseases, underscoring the importance of adopting protection through vaccination correspondent.
Main symptoms of influenza
- Fever.
- Sore throat.
- Cough.
- Nasal congestion.
- Extreme fatigue.
- Muscle pains.
In severe cases, influenza can trigger significant complications that may even require hospitalization. This is even more relevant when you do not have the quadrivalent vaccine. In fact, 94% of deaths in Mexico occur in unvaccinated people.
The quadrivalent vaccine Influenza was created to provide protection against four different types of viruses: two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. Its application is essential to reduce the incidence of cases and avoid health complications.
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