advice from the Regional Health Agency

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THE Loire region have been “in an epidemic situation” since December 9, 2024. And in recent days, the flu epidemic is intensifying, which results in very high activity in emergency services and prolonged waiting times.

This results in very high activity in emergency departments and prolonged waiting times. In order to protect the most vulnerable people and limit the pressure on hospital services, the Pays de la Loire Regional Health Agency recalls some general principles.

She insists in particular on “respect for barrier gestures” and specifies that “vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself against influenza and Covid-19particularly severe forms of these diseases. »

“Ventilate the rooms daily”

The Regional Health Agency recommends “respecting barrier gestures” by washing your hands frequently. She also specifies that you must “air the rooms daily”, “use single-use tissues and cough or sneeze into your elbow, limit contact with people with the flu and not share objects with them”.

It is also recommended to “wear a mask when you are sick, in busy places, and in the presence of vulnerable people”.

Avoid emergency services

“Combined, these simple actions constitute an effective protective shield against seasonal flu and winter viruses,”

What to do in case of health problem? Avoiding emergency services face significant strain. “It is possible to call 116 117 (or SOS Médecins at 36 64 in the covered areas, namely Nantes and Saint-Nazaire)”.

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