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West Nile fever is dangerous!
West Nile fever is an acute viral natural focal disease that occurs in both mild and severe forms. The prevalence is almost universal, as the disease is registered on all continents, but with different intensity. Seasonality is caused by the activity of mosquito vectors and lasts until the first cold weather begins.
With a severe course of the disease, the characteristic clinical symptoms are manifested in the form of a sharp increase in temperature to 38-39 degrees, chills, headache (most often in the forehead), vomiting, pain in the muscles and joints (especially noticeable in the neck and lower back) and severe intoxication.
INFORMATION MEMO for foreign citizens wishing to enter the Russian Federation for the purpose of medical treatment
ATTENTION!
- The arrival of a foreign citizen in the Russian Federation for the purpose of treatment under the restrictions adopted by the Russian Federation, taking into account the current epidemiological situation, should be considered as an urgent need for the provision of highly qualified assistance by the medical personnel of medical institutions of the Russian Federation.
- For providing a foreign citizen with false information to obtain a permit to enter the territory of the Russian Federation for the purpose of treatment, as well as providing fake documents confirming an invitation to treatment in medical organizations of the Russian Federation when crossing the state border of the Russian Federation, criminal liability is provided under Article 322 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation "Illegal crossing of the State Border of the Russian Federation".
This information note is valid under the conditions of restrictions related to the current epidemiological situation for the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
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Frequent questions from parents about vaccination of children against influenza
Influenza is an infectious disease that affects up to 10-15% of the population of each country every year. The flu virus is transmitted from person to person very easily: by talking, coughing, sneezing. Everyone is likely to get sick, and children are in a special risk group.
What is the danger of the flu?
The flu is the infection that gives the greatest number of complications. Once in the body, the flu virus multiplies, destroying the cells of the lungs and other organs at a high rate. Complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, damage to the cardiovascular and central nervous systems, and kidneys develop. It is these complications that are the direct cause of death after suffering from the flu. Children are also likely to develop otitis media, which leads to deafness. Often, the transferred flu disease leads to disability.
Why is it necessary to get vaccinated?
What is the danger of the flu?
The flu causes different types of viruses and provokes a condition similar to the common cold. Complications after the flu are very serious serious, they cause fatal outcomes, so it is important to establish the exact diagnosis at the first sign of the disease. diagnosis and start treatment as soon as possible.
All-Russian Sobriety Day. Let's make the right choice!
In the age of the information society, it is no secret that alcohol abuse causes great damage to the human body. the body and society as a whole. But few people can clearly articulate this danger. Few people project the problem onto of course, a person tends to deny the problem of alcohol abuse, often people think about it very late, when this disaster has already destroyed the life of a person and his loved ones.
Passport of children's health resorts located in the Lipetsk region
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How to wear a mask correctly?
Masks can have different designs. They can be single-use or can be applied repeatedly. There are masks that serve 2, 4, 6 hours. The cost of these masks is different due to different impregnation. But you can't wear the same mask all the time, so you can infect yourself twice. Which side of the inside to wear a medical mask — unprincipled.
Abnormal heat on the first day of autumn. Who is at risk?
On the first day of autumn, forecasters promise an abnormal increase in temperature to 33 ° C. However, the continuation of summer carries with it it is not only a sea of joys, but also a lot of unpleasant surprises. Solar and heat shocks are particularly dangerous.
Heat stroke is an unhealthy state of the body that occurs due to its overheating. As soon as under the influence of external factors, the body temperature begins to reach 37 degrees and above, the process of the vital functions of the body begin to be disrupted, which affects the general condition of the person.
Hygiene for influenza, coronavirus infection and other acute respiratory infections
What to do during the circulation of influenza pathogens, coronavirus infection and other acute pathogens respiratory viral infections (ARVI) in order to prevent their own infection and protect others, if you are ill?
The causative agents of all these diseases are highly contagious and are transmitted mainly by airborne droplets.
Overcoming stress in the context of coronavirus infection
On March 1, 2020, WHO announced that the outbreak of COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has acquired the nature of the pandemic.Like all other significant negative processes on a global scale, the current pandemic has provoked people's anxiety levels increase. But, it is worth realizing that during this period, feelings of fear, stress and sadness are absolutely normal.
A person has an amazing ability to think about future events. Thinking ahead means we can predict obstacles or problems, and this gives us the opportunity to plan solutions to these problems. However, worrying is the way to go thinking ahead, which often leads to feelings of anxiety and anticipation of misfortune. When we worry excessively, we often we think about the worst-case scenario and are afraid that we will not be able to cope.
Teenage suicide. Prevent and defeat
The reasons for suicidal behavior of children and adolescents, specialists see, first of all, in the features characteristic of this age: increased aggressiveness and conflict, protest behavior, vulnerability, increased feeling dignity, emotional stability, shyness, combined with maximalism.
The possibility of child and adolescent suicide is especially high during the age crisis (from 11 to 16 years), when the teenager begins to realize himself as a person, as an equal member of society and family. Because of this, there are often conflicts with parents, which leads to a loss of mutual contact, the formation of alienation. Suicidal thoughts and fantasies in adolescents are quite frequent, and their implementation can contribute to seemingly insignificant events, which the emotional instability and impulsivity of the child are favorable.
Planned care in the Lipetsk region is provided to all patients in full
Within the framework of the national project "Health Care", planned medical care in the region is provided by 51 health care institution, including one of the largest polyclinics of the Lipetsk region - GUZ " Lipetsk City polyclinic No. 7".
The admission of patients today is carried out in compliance with all anti-epidemic requirements: dilution of patient flows, social distancing, minimization of contacts and time spent in the polyclinic, in connection with which it is provided increase the interval of patient appointments to avoid congestion of patients in front of doctors ' offices.
"I am waiting for a referral for an operation in another city, for the time that I had to apply here, there were no problems with the reception there were " - says Valentin Popov, who came to the doctor after suffering a heart attack.
Affordable medicine in the villages. The first preventive action "Healthy longevity" this year was held in the Usmansky district
Residents of the Usmansky district were the first to be examined by leading narrow specialists of the region. On August 5, 2020, the action took place in the Usman Central District Hospital. About 70 people took part in it.
Within the framework of the campaign, doctors of various profiles, chief freelance specialists of the health department of the Lipetsk region (cardiologist, neurologist, ultrasonologist, ophthalmologist, reproductologist, surgeon and endocrinololg) conducted a preventive examination and a consultative reception of the population.
The main goal of the campaign is to actively prevent premature mortality of the population, including those of working age, as well as to increase the availability of specialized medical care for residents of municipal districts of the Lipetsk region.
How to prevent a stroke
Cerebrovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death in Russia. The share of acute cerebral circulatory disorders (stroke) in the structure of total mortality in our country is more than 21%, and disability after a stroke ranks first among all causes of primary disability.
It is especially important to recognize the risk factors for stroke in a timely manner. An important role here is played by age, gender and hereditary predisposition of a person, as well as the presence of arterial hypertension, atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, and asymptomatic carotid artery disease. Lifestyle is also important: alcohol and smoking abuse, overweight and poor nutrition, insufficient physical activity, stress, etc.
Stroke prevention consists of the following provisions.
Our hormonal balance is an extremely sensitive mechanism
The human endocrine system is responsible for very important processes, including: normal growth of the body, the full functioning of organs, blood and lymphatic vessels, the correct process of metabolism. If at least one of the components of hormonal regulation fails, the entire chain of complex work of the body is disrupted, which can provoke the development of pathological conditions.
Violations of the hormonal balance cause harm to several, if not all, systems of the body at once. With a pathological picture of hormonal failure, there may be a need for long-term treatment.
Here are a few symptoms for which you need to urgently seek advice from an endocrinologist:
Abortion prevention: how to prevent unwanted pregnancies
Abortion prevention involves several aspects. This includes educating girls about pregnancy (before puberty), supporting women who decide to give birth, contraception, and a sensible approach to family planning. The negative consequences that occur after an abortion must be prevented. The main activity is assigned to the shoulders of parents and teachers-psychologists of secondary educational institutions. It is very important to establish a trusting relationship with a teenage girl, gradually preparing her for the nuances of adult life. It is necessary to tell in an accessible form about how to prevent unwanted pregnancy and about sex education in general. For older girls in family planning centers, you can get booklets that tell you in detail about the statistics of negative consequences after abortions in Russia and detailed warnings on how to avoid them.
First aid for insect bites
With the arrival of summer, many different insects wake up. And some of them are not as harmless as they seem. Wasps, bees, bumblebees, spiders – these insects are dangerous, first of all, because when they bite, they release a certain dose of poison into the human body, which causes an allergic reaction of varying severity.
The most dangerous bites are considered to be in the head, neck and chest area. In some, especially severe cases, when an insect bite develops a serious allergic reaction – anaphylactic shock. Therefore, it is extremely important to know how to behave in such a situation.
First of all, you need to know what you can not do in any case.
Rules for staying in the sun
Summer is a favorite time of the year for many Russians. We were all looking forward to the warmth and actively spending time on the beach. But to stay in the sun does not result in trouble, you need to tan properly.
Rule # 1. Sunscreen - for everyone, everywhere and always! Especially for people with light skin. The cream should be applied 15-20 minutes before going out in the sun and choose according to the type of skin. It is advisable to update the cream after bathing. You can choose a water-resistant cream, as you can burn while in the water.
Rule # 2. Sunbathe until 11.00 and after 15.00. At this time, ultraviolet radiation is least active and there is a lower risk of skin damage.
When does a girl need to start visiting a gynecologist?
Pediatric gynecology is a specialty that originated at the intersection of gynecology and pediatrics. The main task of pediatric gynecologists is to preserve the reproductive function so that the girl can become pregnant in the future, carry and give birth to a healthy child. According to statistical reports, chronic gynecological diseases are detected in every tenth girl who starts school. By the age of 17, every third girl suffers from a pathology of the reproductive system.
