“H3N2 flu will arrive in Argentina and our response will depend on the level of vaccination we have.” This way, the doctor Jorge Tartaglione He referred to the arrival of the new flu variant, which continues to spread and keeps the whole world in suspense. Furthermore, during his visit to LN+warned the specialist: “It is extremely contagious“.
“This variant is 56% more potent than the common flu“Tartaglione remarked. At the same time, the expert laid cold hands despite the delicate situation: “Although it is very contagious, It must be made clear that it is neither fatal nor does it constitute a pandemic“This is not like Covid.”
About the most exposed populationThe specialist noted: “The risk increases in older adults or in minors with comorbidities.”
During his visit to LN+The doctor focused on a global trend: Disbelief in vaccines. “As in many countries around the world, the vaccination rate in Argentina has fallen sharply after Covid,” he analyzed.
Asked about When is the best time to get vaccinated?Tartaglione suggested: “For those who are about to travel, do it now. But for those who are going to stay in the country, Make them wait until FebruaryDate on which the new variety will arrive.”
With the almanac in his head, the cardiologist calculated: “Next winter we will begin with more vaccinations available“.
Regarding the flood of information that causes confusion more than once, Tartaglione explained: “Vaccination will not prevent you from getting the disease, but it will prevent the severity and possibility of hospitalization.“.
Finally, the expert concluded: “In the week after being infected with the H3N2 flu The risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke increases eightfold. And I don’t say this to warn, but to prevent and raise awareness.”
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