However, many people think that these two diseases are making a respite during the summer season.
If it is true that several viruses slow down their activity in summer, it remains very possible to contract a flu or a cold, if not worse. For example, American data indicates a large number of cases of COVID-19 in various regions of the United States. Emergencies overflow.
The number of people wanting to be treated for three diseases-COVID-19, flu and syncytial respiratory virus (VRS)-is still low, according to data from the disease control and prevention centers (CDC).
Flu cases seem to be down while those of Vrs remain stable. But COVID-19 progresses in several states in the southeast, south, west coast and the east coast.
The COVVID is expected to eventually imitate the other coronaviruses and concentrate its activities during the winter season, but the disease was very present in the last summer, reports Dr. Dean Blumberg, head of the Department of Infectious Pediatric Diseases of the Davis Children’s Hospital of the University of California.
Other viruses are in circulation during the summer, one of which causes an illness of the hands, feet and mouth. Symptoms look like those of a cold to which are added itching and rashes.
Several viruses prefer to spread during cold seasons. If fewer people are struck by flu or cold during the summer, it should not be forgotten that the cold temperature is not the cause of the flu.
This is not a season’s issue. The important factor is our behavior, mention the experts. When the weather is nice and warm, people open their windows to circulate the air or come together outside, where it is more difficult for the germs to spread.
But respiratory viruses are not fading during the summer season. When the heat wave sets in, people prefer to stay inside to enjoy the air conditioning. Doctors treat more sick people. When it is hot for a long time, summer can turn into a cold season.
“I grew up on the east coast. Everyone fell ill during the winter, says Dr. Frank Lecvecchio, a doctor and researcher from Arizona State University. Here, [en Arizona]many fall sick during the summer. For what ? Because they spend a lot of time inside. “
Vaccine
For those who remain healthy, the question of a new dose of vaccine arises. It is better to get it a few weeks before a significant wedding or a trip. Otherwise, you can wait until the fall in anticipation of the winter season during which the cases of COVID-19 are skyrocketing.
“We want to be the best protected at a time that is most important to ourselves,” said Dr. Costi Sifri, of the University of Virginia.
People with the greatest risks of complications should always speak with their doctor to choose the perfect time to be vaccinated, he adds. Older adults and those that the immune system is low need a more reminder than others.
What about children?
Last week, CDCs said they had noticed a larger number of emergency visits for children aged four or less. It’s normal, opine Dr. Blumberg. Because several young children catch covid for the first time or are not vaccinated.
The Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy son, said that vaccines were no longer recommended for healthy children, a decision that is not based on scientific bases, deplore many experts.
To reduce risks, you can do the same things as during the rest of the year, doctors say. Stay outside, wash your hands and wear a mask remain good ideas. And if you are sick, it is better to stay at home.
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