Let's go back to the DDM principle!

- Self-discipline is necessary to stop the infection epidemic, i.e. a return to the wise DDM principle (distance, disinfection, mask). When we feel sick, we stay home! – appeals Bożena Janicka, president of the Association of Healthcare Employers.

Currently, apart from COVID-19, the biggest threat is the raging flu, RSV (the most common cause of acute respiratory infections among children, often fatal among patients under six months of age), as well as adenoviruses - pathogens responsible for viral infections in children and adults. In all cases - infections are transmitted by droplets.

- That's why it's so important to isolate and wear masks in public places! Unfortunately, despite the alarming reports of an increase in the number of cases, hardly anyone in shops, shopping malls, cinemas or churches covers their nose and mouth (masks are only valid in medical facilities - currently only until the end of March). Supporting the recommendations of experts and representatives of the Ministry of Health, as well as following our recommendations from the pandemic period, we call for the return to the DDM principle (distance, disinfection, mask), which worked great in the case of COVID-19! Viruses are dangerous opponents, especially for people with reduced immunity, the elderly, with "multi-morbidity" (diseases of the circulatory and respiratory systems), in the process of treatment, e.g. in oncology (chemotherapy). Let's not get carried away by the misunderstood "freedom". Let's keep our distance! Let's wear masks in closed spaces and wherever we are unable to keep the right distance from others. Let's avoid crowds of people. Let's keep hygiene, wash our hands, do not touch our eyes, mouth and nose. Let's not be reckless and let's not be fooled by the belief that a microorganism invisible to the naked eye will not do anything to us! What's more - we feel bad, we have fever, cough and other symptoms indicating infection - let's not go to work! Let's not send sick children to kindergarten! Let's protect ourselves and others. Let reason and responsibility prevail! - appeals Bożena Janicka.

PPOZ doctors remind and call for vaccinations against both COVID-19 and influenza. It is never too late for them, and in the case of influenza, specific immunity can be obtained as early as 2-3 weeks after vaccination.

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