2023-04-28 19:00:08
- It is estimated that one in three people with the Varicella Zoster virus develop Herpes Zoster.
- People who are over the age of 50 are more prone to developing this disease.
- Farmacias Benavides was founded in 1917 and currently has more than 1,100 drug sales spaces in the country.
Medical care is essential for any country because it is responsible for solving the different problems of patients. Within the different current options, Farmacias Benavides is one of the oldest chains in Mexico and has now announced an expansion in its services to apply the Herpes Zoster vaccine. In this way, it seeks to provide protection to as many people as possible.
First of all it is necessary to talk about the origins of this business. Everything goes back to the year 1917 when Don Felipe de Jesus Benavides Guerra acquired the already existing Botica Del Carmen. His first decision was to make a name change and thus began one of the largest businesses in the field of health in the country. It also spread to the rest of the country. In fact, in 2022 it was considered one of the six preferred pharmacies of Mexicans.
It currently has a presence in 200 cities in 24 states of the national territory. It also has a network of more than 1,100 pharmacies, 450 medical offices and a high-tech distribution center.
Another protection option
Added to all of the above now Farmacias Benavides expanded its catalog by making the Herpes Zoster vaccine available to everyone. In this first stage, the biological is available in 60 offices distributed in Baja California, Chihuahua, Mexico City, Coahuila, State of Mexico, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Puebla, Querétaro, Sonora and Tamaulipas.
Herpes Zoster is a disease that occurs when the Varicella Zoster virus (VZV) is reactivated. which can remain inactive within the body for years. In fact, it is estimated that one in three people develop the disease because the moment when the virus will manifest itself again is unpredictable.
People over the age of 50 are more likely to develop the disease because approximately 99% of people born before 1980 had chickenpox.
main symptoms
Herpes Zoster can be identified because it generates blisters on the skin accompanied by symptoms such as pain, burning, tingling, fever, muscle aches, swollen glands, and even vision, hearing, and taste problems. Therefore, it is very important to be attentive to any sign that may indicate that we are at risk and, above all, to prevent ourselves.
The best way to prevent many diseases that weaken the immune system, including Herpes zosterIt is through vaccination. In addition, responsible behaviors, habits and attitudes must be adopted as a healthy lifestyle can provide us with the security and tranquility we need to live fully. A balanced diet, keeping moving or consulting our doctor regularly can make a difference.
“We are committed to providing comprehensive solutions to help all people in Mexico to improve their health and quality of life. Currently, the health landscape requires multiple collective and individual efforts to be able to eradicate an endless number of diseases similar to Herpes Zoster, so private organizations, public agencies, industry and the general population must work together to improve the health systems and extend their access to the entire population”, mentioned Arturo López, manager of medical offices at Farmacias Benavides.
This type of disease is not contagious, but everyone who has had chickenpox already has the virus in their body. Vaccination is one of the most effective and safe preventive measures available. This scheme depends on the age, illnesses, occupation, lifestyle or travel habits of the adult.
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