The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) published a statement in which he exhorts the population not to lower their guard and reinforce the correct use of face masks, constant washing and disinfection of hands, cough or sneeze of etiquette. In addition, healthy distance must continue, avoid crowded places and meetings, as these are measures that have shown their effectiveness in breaking chains of COVID-19 contagion.
Dr. Keila Cortés Arredondo, coordinator of Medical Programs of the IMSS Health Promotion Division, emphasized that it is necessary to comply with all these protection actions, and not just some in isolation, in addition to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. .
He stressed that even with a complete scheme and a booster dose against the coronavirus, protection measures should not be relaxed, since being immunized does not prevent contagion, but instead reduces the risk of developing serious symptoms that require hospitalization.
Main comorbidities
The IMSS epidemiologist pointed out that another learning during the pandemic is the importance of self-care in health, avoiding overweight, obesity, diabetes or hypertension, since it has been observed that this population is more likely to suffer from a more serious form of the disease.
“If we take care of our health, such as glucose control, blood pressure, in addition to having a healthy diet, constant physical activity and drinking plain water, it helps us reduce the danger that the virus can produce in our body.”
warning signs
Dr. Cortés Arredondo indicated that if mild symptoms such as runny nose, headache, malaise and cough it is preferable to stay home and keep a log of oxygen saturation and body temperature to monitor possible complications.
He added that in case of persistent fever greater than 38.5 ° C, difficulty breathing, oxygen saturation less than 90 percent, difficulty waking up, pain or tightness in the chest, it is preferable to seek medical attention.
He stressed that for almost two years, health personnel have done hard work to care for people who have contracted COVID-19, and have even sacrificed being able to be with their family to protect them from the virus, “we have to raise awareness in the population of their work and that it is necessary to follow all the measures established since the beginning of the pandemic.”
He indicated that another way to break the chains of contagion is inside homes, when a person contracts the disease, they must be isolated in a room, which must be ventilated and with the door closed.
If possible, he said, reserve a bathroom exclusively, or disinfect it every time the sick person uses it, in addition to using the mask when leaving the room.
Finally, to break the chains of contagion of Covid-19, food must be consumed in the same room, it must be left at the door so that the patient can go out for it, with exclusive kitchen utensils for the patient, which are they should be washed with soap and water, and kept apart from the rest; It is recommended that the type of diet be healthy, he added.