The Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center (CIUSSS MCQ) is launching a new website to support and guide the population to better manage respiratory viruses: Are you sick?
The initiative was set up in collaboration with pediatricians and doctors in the region.
This is an ideal moment, according to Doctor Guillaume Langlois, medical consultant at the Directorate of Public Health and Population Responsibility of the CIUSSS MCQwhich mentions that respiratory viruses are currently on the rise.
The website offers different health advice depending on the symptoms and viruses contracted.
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The website offers different health advice depending on the symptoms and viruses contracted.
Photo: CIUSSS MCQ website
Although COVID-19 is decreasing, the CIUSSS MCQ expects more waves after the holidays.
We see, other viruses are on the rise […]. After the gatherings, emergencies often overflow in January, so it is important to have this tool to make people more independent, then allow them to know when to consult, how to avoid complications, etc.
he mentions.
One of the objectives of the campaign is to relieve emergency room congestion in the region.
You have to go to the emergency room if you ever develop complications, but you know, most healthy people will get better without antibiotics.
underlines the doctor.
The CIUSSS MCQ emphasizes that vaccination remains important. We should definitely not wait until we are at a peak because it takes two weeks to have immunity.
says Guillaume Langlois.
The doctor also reminds you to maintain measures to protect yourself and those around you by wearing a mask and washing your hands often.
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