The holiday period was very busy for the emergency department at the multi-service health and social center in Hauts-Saint-Maurice.
As is the case in many regions, the rate often exceeded 100%.
As emergency physician Maxime Masson points out, people initially went there because of respiratory symptoms.
Before the holidays, people were consulting about Covid, but now they are consulting about influenza. This is especially dangerous for the elderly, young people, and people suffering from chronic diseases due to the H1N1 strain.
It is not unusual for emergency rooms to be full this time of year due to holiday gatherings.
Preventive measures can prevent the spread of viruses, starting with wearing a mask.
We must not avoid isolating ourselves. You don't necessarily have to go to the emergency room in the first days of having the flu because there isn't much you can do. You have to let time do its work, says Dr. Mason.
On the other hand, you should not hesitate to go to the emergency room if your symptoms are severe.
Pharmacist Charles Martel pointed out that there are more people who consult pharmacists instead of going to the emergency room.
He reminds people who show severe symptoms to consult first by phone to avoid spreading viruses.
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