Junta de Castilla y León recommends the use of masks for health workers who care for immunocompromised patients or patients with respiratory infections as “at-risk citizens” due to… “epidemic situation” Where, according to monitoring … Acute respiratory infections (ARI), a greater prevalence of viruses such as influenza has been detected.
The Ministry of Health is adopting this measure for another year with the aim of achieving “greater protection for these people, especially in closed spaces,” where they could have “a lower response to vaccines and Increased risk of serious diseases», they confirmed in a statement.
Thus, the General Directorate of Public Health presents a series of technical recommendations to combat acute respiratory infections (ARI), which “are relevant throughout the year, but must be taken into account especially during Seasonal cycle of respiratory viruses.
In the case of citizens, it is recommended to follow vaccination instructions in the case of the target group and use a surgical mask in the event of respiratory symptoms, “especially in closed and/or crowded spaces, public transportation, and in health and social health centers.”
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For people with risk factors, the recommendations should be avoided indoor crowds, Use outdoor spaces, reduce social interactions, and use a surgical mask to reduce the risk of infection. Strict precautions should also be taken in the elderly, pregnant women, young children, people with chronic diseases or those with weakened immunity.
For residential centres, it is recommended to “strengthen internal rules and procedures to prevent and control respiratory infections in high-risk areas, especially in shared meeting spaces and closed spaces.”
In the case of professionals, the Regional Health Department recommends the use of a mask for healthcare professionals. Primary care and hospital care Which provide care for immunocompromised patients or patients with respiratory infections: intensive care units (adults, children and neonates), hematology day hospitals, organ transplant units, emergency services (primary care and hospitals) in their departments or settings for the care of immunocompromised patients or people with respiratory infections and, ultimately, where vulnerable patients are cared for.
The General Directorate of Public Health insists that the best preventive measure is vaccination. In this sense, all residents are also reminded that, as of Friday 28 November, vaccination will be enabled without an appointment on weekends, at 183 rural and urban Continuing Care Points (PAC).
The vaccination schedule will be on Friday from 3:00 pm. until 9:00 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm. On December 8, a holiday, vaccination will also be available at the same time, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All people who wish to be vaccinated against influenza and/or Covid-19 can be vaccinated, and it is particularly recommended for people belonging to the target groups.