Recommendations against flu in schools

• April 26, 2024

Before the low temperatures In different states of the Mexican Republic, the teachers of the National Union of Education Workers, call on parents to take preventive measures Y avoid health risks and contagion respiratory diseases , in students of school age.

Due to the number of people who attend an educational establishment, it is common for spread diseases respiratory diseases, mainly among younger children, whose immune system is more vulnerable; For this reason, teachers and parents should work together.

The decrease in temperature favors diseases in the respiratory system, ranging from a simple cold until pneumonia or pneumonia if not treated properly.

It is important that if a child is ill, do not attend classes to avoid worsening their health status or infect their classmates. In this situation you should go to the doctor to rule out that it could be some delicate condition Like the influenza, whose main symptoms are: fever greater than 38 ° C, sneezing, frequent and intense cough, nasal congestion, headache and lack of appetite.

Recommendations of the SNTE to avoid diseases and infections

The recommendations to prevent this and other respiratory diseases from spreading, is that when coughing or sneezing cover your nose and mouth with your forearm or a tissue that must be eliminated immediately.

It is also suggested not to go to places with a lot of people , since there are more possibilities of contagion. Do not share food, glasses or cutlery. Do not wave by hand or kiss.

Hands should be washed with soap and water several times a day or alternatively use antibacterial gel or alcohol.

It is necessary that, as far as possible, avoid sudden changes in temperature . When leaving home or from any closed place should be covered and cover children's nose and mouth.

The abundant consumption of liquids and foods rich in vitamins A, C and D, helps to have a good health in cold weather . Vitamins A and C are found in fruits and vegetables such as carrots, orange melons, tangerines, strawberries, pineapples and guava, among others. Some foods with vitamin D are milk, cheese and fish.
 

Video Medicine: School nurse's flu advice (April 2024).