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05.02.2011 | 13:50
Diseases are increasing in Veracruz due to low temperatures
In the town of Veracruz than 100 inquiries served the local DIF, 20 are related to diseases specific to the season
Written by Eduardo Carvallo / text elgolfo.infoTama?o
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January 1
Veracruz, Ver Low temperatures are causing a spike in respiratory diseases, while risking the lives of people who are on the street.
In the town of Veracruz than 100 inquiries served the local DIF, 20 are related to diseases specific to the season for what authorities call a health care not being exposed to sudden temperature changes.
As part of the winter operating Civil Protection and Development of the Family made tours for people on the street come to the hostel which is located on Canal Street corner Jim?nez, to have a warm place to spend the night and care for your health.
Civil Protection Director of Veracruz, Israel Hernandez Fragoso, said that with the rondines have moved to about 25 people, including homeless and low-income families to temporary shelter at night. These actions will continue for several weeks, since according to weather forecasts remain low temperatures.
For its part, the director of the local DIF, Angela Gutierrez Perera said that in recent days the majority of consultations are for cases of respiratory diseases, which urged people to take precautions.
They urge people to stay healthy by staying out of the sudden temperature changes, taking vitamin C, get a flu shot especially if you're under 6 or over 60 years of age.