Covid, cold, flu, whatever name the viruses are called, they are aggressive for the population and their spread is rapid. Thus, the government of New Caledonia, by press release, alerts the population on the preventive actions to adopt in order to limit the spread of these influenza viruses. Indeed, this epidemic is intensifying “pressure on hospital services and community medicine.” The medical world has already been greatly weakened by a lack of personnel for several months, among other things since the violence of May and June 2024, this health situation therefore puts “under tension the entire healthcare system in the area.“
Wear a mask, wash your hands…
The government therefore reminds the basic actions: wear a mask in the presence of vulnerable people and/or in public places if you have flu symptoms, wash your hands, sneeze into a tissue, avoid hugs, etc. Although whooping cough, flu and respiratory infections are generally mild, frail people such as the elderly, young children, pregnant women and immunocompromised people can experience serious complications.
Avoid emergency room congestion
To avoid crowding at the hospital, it is advisable to go to the emergency room only in the event of serious complications or on the recommendation of a healthcare professional. “These measures ensure optimal management of vital emergencies and preserve our mobilized caregivers.“, specifies the Government in its press release, which takes the opportunity to support the medical teams.
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