Due to the fire, people have come to seek medical attention due to respiratory symptoms
Due to the atmospheric pre-contingency that is registered in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara derived by the fire in the Protected Natural Area (ANP) of the Forest of La Primaverathe Health Services of the Municipality of Zapopan (SSMZ) recommend continuing with preventive measures against acute respiratory conditions.
The head of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine of the Health Services of the Municipality of Zapopan, Salvador Hernández Esparza, explained that in In these cases it is recommended to hydrate, use face masks, close doors and windows of homesavoid smoking, do not make campfires, restrict the use of the car and do not do outdoor activities.
“Even though the fire is fully under control, weather conditions can help precisely this layer of smoke to be perceived and present in various areas of the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara, therefore the support of all of us as citizens is still needed to take care of our health”, he pointed out.
The epidemiologist asked Caring mainly for the most vulnerable population groups: children under five years of age, the elderly, people with asthma or cardiovascular diseases.
He stressed that medical attention should be sought immediately if they have a cough, sore throat, runny nose, eye irritation or conjunctivitis.
“It is very important that they are attended to immediately because these symptoms may become more acute in such a way that their state of health can be seen more compromised, then long before this happens. Please come to our units; We are here to help them and especially the areas closest to the fire, ”he explained.
At the cutoff of 1:00 p.m. this Friday, Salud Zapopan had treated eight people for acute respiratory conditions. All the cases arrived at the Cruz Verde Niña Eva: four children under five years of age, two older adults, a 15-year-old adolescent, and a 30-year-old adult.
Salud Zapopan will be serving the population at the General Hospital of Zapopan and at the six Green Crosses in the municipality (Niña Eva, Sur, Norte, Federalismo, Santa Lucía and Villa de Guadalupe).