Attention! What care measures are recommended during the coldest days of the year?

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With lows of just 2°C, it’s important to know what precautions to take to beat the low temperatures and avoid accidents from misusing heating equipment.

Therefore, one of the first recommendations of Dr. Robert Núñez, an intensivist and pediatric neonatologist, is to be very careful with stoves and wrist guards. “It is recommended to maintain the ideal temperature in a closed space, not too cold or too hot, but warmed by a heater,” he began.

Bracero’s ‘happy death’ risk

Besides the risk of burns (mainly to children) and electric shock to anyone, electric heaters can be deadly if used improperly.

“The ideal is to use these devices to achieve a gentle setting, then unplug them and remove them from that place,” he explained, adding, “You have to be very careful when using wrist guards because death can occur from what we call pleasure. That can happen when carbon monoxide poisoning occurs, causing immediate suffocation while sleeping.”

On the other hand, cold temperatures are known to alter the natural defense mechanisms against viruses and bacteria, making the body more susceptible to certain types of respiratory diseases.

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– Eat fruits, vegetables and nutritious varieties along with meat.

-enough sleep.

-Perform physical activities when the temperature is not too low.

– Keep the environment ventilated to ensure there are no mites, viruses or bacteria that may cause respiratory symptoms.

– Keep children warm and hydrated.

Children’s homemade infusion, no

To prevent or relieve a runny nose or cough, many parents choose to make homemade infusions, but professionals say that such infusions are not recommended for children.

“Homemade infusions should not be used for children, as high concentrations may cause serious poisoning in children. Even for adults, it is better to take diluted ones rather than highly concentrated ones,” said the doctor.

Dormitories approved by the Bureau of Special Education

Finally, the State Emergency Secretariat offers shelters in the Costanera area of ​​Asuncion to citizens, especially the homeless.

“Right now we have about 50 people, seven of them women and the rest men. However, we are prepared to receive a maximum of 60 to 65 people,” said Walter Cáceres, the shelter’s operations assistant.

People who decide to enter the shelter to beat the cold weather are provided with breakfast, hot water, lunch, snacks and dinner, in addition to a bed and warm blanket. About 10 to 12 SEN officers are working on site with support from police and health department officials.

The state entity has provided a mobile number 0986-111001 for people who are homeless due to the cold to lodge any complaints.