With a significant daily increase in cases of dengue, covid, influenza and flu, the Caixa dos Servidores Health Assistance Fund (Cassems) of Campo Grande has prepared teams from health care units with training for treatment against these diseases. viral.
The director of health care at Cassems, Maria Auxiliadora Budib, talks about the importance of training to assist beneficiaries with suspected diseases, considering that there has currently been an increase of almost 100% in dengue notifications compared to last year.
“We have a wide network of doctors serving all lines of care, especially in Emergency Care. We have 10 Emergency Rooms, in 10 hospitals, in addition to Medical Centers and the objective is to guide what to do with the patient who arrives with suspected dengue and this training aims to standardize and carry out the intervention as early as possible so that the Our patient’s condition does not get worse”, he explained during dengue management training.
According to the infectious disease doctor at Cassems Lis Regina Calixto Alves Renno (CRM 7290MS), despite being very similar, the symptoms can differ in small details.
“Generally, the symptoms of dengue are fever, arthralgia, headache and pain behind the eyes. Covid, on the other hand, is accompanied by flu-like symptoms, most of the time mild and presents with a fever. However, we still have serious conditions with a lot of coughing and dyspnea. The flu, or influenza, in most cases is accompanied by flu-like symptoms and high fever”, explains the specialist.
For the infectious disease specialist, the vaccine is the way to make these diseases less and less serious, resembling a cold.
“Patients who develop seriously are generally those who are not vaccinated and have multiple comorbidities”, says Lis Regina.
Without much difference in symptoms, the description of the clinical picture is what characterizes the disease, hence the importance of health professionals always being trained.
Regarding dengue, the infectious disease specialist reinforces that both patients and specialists must be aware of warning signs such as abdominal pain, bleeding, persistent vomiting and inability to drink liquids, which can lead to a more serious illness.
To prevent the proliferation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, it is necessary to eliminate any unprotected stagnant water reservoirs at home. Since mosquitoes can use spaces such as water tanks and open swimming pools, bottle caps and plant pots as breeding sites. Another precaution to prevent dengue fever is the continuous use of repellent.
In cases of Covid and flu, covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, washing your hands and avoiding contact with sick people are some of the Ministry of Health’s guidelines for prevention. In case of respiratory symptoms, it is important to continue using a mask.
According to doctor Lis Regina, this care is essential and must be aligned with immunization. “It is extremely important that we update the vaccination record with the available vaccines, in order to prevent these diseases from progressing to serious forms”, she concluded.
Cassems brought forward the calendar and started flu vaccination for beneficiaries who made the reservation, as well as paying for the vaccine dose. To do this, beneficiaries can contact the Advanced Diagnostic Medical Center, according to a prior telephone appointment. Opening hours are from 7am to 11am and from 1pm to 5pm.
It is necessary to present an official document with photo, health insurance card and vaccination card (if applicable). More information by phone, (67) 3056-9800.
Lis Regina Calixto Alves Renno (CRM 7290MS)
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