Experts advise how to protect your health during winter José Fernando Ogura/Secom Keeping your vaccinations up to date and adopting a balanced diet are among the main recommendations from experts to face low winter temperatures. The alert gains strength in the Serrana region of Rio, where cities such as Petrópolis, Teresópolis and Nova Friburgo tend to record the lowest temperatures in the state. This season, Petrópolis reached 3.6°C. Updating the vaccination record is one of the measures recommended to reduce the risk of complications caused by respiratory viruses. According to the medical director of Saúde Livre Vacinas, Dr. Fábio Argenta, vaccines against flu (influenza) and Covid-19 remain among the most important at this time of year. “Among the main vaccines recommended for this time of year are vaccines against flu (influenza), Covid-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), recommended for specific audiences, such as pregnant women and the elderly, and pneumococcal vaccines, which help prevent lung infections and their complications”, he states. ? Follow the g1 Região Serrana channel on WhatsApp.
Cold in the Mountain Region: experts reinforce vaccination and dietary care
Experts advise how to protect your health during winter José Fernando Ogura/Secom Keeping your vaccinations up to date and adopting a balanced diet are among the main recommendations from experts to face low winter...
Food also requires attention during cold days. Dishes such as fondue, hot chocolate and pasta tend to gain space on the menu, but frequent and excessive consumption can lead to weight gain. According to doctor Edson Ramuth, founder of Emagrecentro, these foods can be part of the routine, as long as they are consumed in moderation and within a balanced diet. "The ideal is to reserve these preparations for specific occasions and maintain, for most of the week, balanced meals, with vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. Another important strategy is to respect the signs of hunger and satiety and avoid automatically repeating portions", he advises. READ ALSO: Cachaça produced in the interior of RJ and voted one of the best in the world is highlighted in an exhibition in Rio de Janeiro Residents complain about short time to cross at traffic lights in Teresópolis Dog is rescued after family reports aggressive behavior in Petrópolis
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