Five Reasons to avoid panic by Influenza in Sayulita

1. There are no reported cases so far in the state of Nayarit and in neighboring states. http://www.dgepi.salud.gob.mx/
2. The suspension of classes in the state of Nayarit is a precautionary measure only. http://www.ssn.gob.mx/
3. Airports, bus terminals and highways of the country still are open for free passage to anywhere in the country and the world. http://www.sct.gob.mx/
4. The United States Embassy advised to not avoid travel to Mexico and so far there is no quarantine or suspended flights. http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/eng/eacs_warden_090426update_FluOutbreak.html
5. The Center for Disease Control of the United States and the WHO (World Health Organization) have no restrictions to travel or trade in Mexico. http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/phase/en/index.html

Influenza is a viral infection also known as cold and it often has a peak of activity in the cold months (November to March). It is a highly contagious disease and if not well attended it can become fatal.

On this occasion it has been found a new subtype of this virus known as A/H1N1 and so far only 18 cases in Mexico have been positive for this new subtype and in the United States there have been confirmed 20. (http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_04_26/en/index.html)
It is very possible that the deaths in Mexico are in elderly and adults with previous chronic conditions and or degenerative diseases (cardiac, pulmonary, renal, AIDS, etc.).

The symptoms that must be reported immediately to any medical services available are:

• spontaneous onset of high fever (> 39 ° C or 102°F)
• Intense headache
• Severe muscle pain.
• Weakness
• Stuffy nose and occasional sneezing
• Runny nose present
• severe cough
• sore throat

As you can see, the symptoms can be confused with any other respiratory tract infection or some other infections sucha as dengue and is therefore very important to go to see a doctor to confirm or rule out the possibility of Influenza.

There are some preventive measures you can do:

• Avoid contact with people who have respiratory infections.
• Avoid participating in massive events and / or indoors.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water.
• Do not kiss or salute of hand.
• Ventilate and allow entry of sunlight into homes, offices and areas.
• Keep clean using common objects.
• No smoking in enclosed places, close to children, elderly and / or sick.
• Consume fruits and vegetables containing vitamin A and C.
• Implementation of Complex B injected intramuscularly.

Please! I urge you to constantly consult the official sources of information and not get carried away by sensationalist, alarmist and opportunist media, whether television, radio or online.

In my professional opinion, at this point it is still safe to come to Sayulita and no reason to stop or avoid your travel to Mexico and back to any country.

Do not hesitate to contact us with questions and comments.

Greetings,
Dr. Moy Cuevas.