“Who is at risk”: Kuzbass diabetics and pensioners face a severe cold

Cold season has already begun, and doctors are reminding: for some people, respiratory infections are especially dangerous. At risk are the elderly, diabetics, pregnant women and those who have reduced immunity. About this RIA Novosti told the therapist “SberHealth” Alina Azizova.

“Among the groups at increased risk for severe respiratory infections are young children, people over 60 years of age, pregnant women, patients with chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, and people with conditions accompanied by reduced immune protection. It is especially important for them to discuss preventive measures with a doctor in advance, Azizova says.

The main protection is vaccination. It is best to get a flu shot every year in September. It is also worth getting vaccinated against pneumococcal and hemophilic infection type b. And for people at risk, the doctor may recommend vaccination for several infections at once - taking into account age and health.

Well, we do not forget about simple measures: less contact with the sick, avoid the crowd. If not, wear a mask, wash your hands with soap and do not touch your face with dirty hands. At home and at work - ventilate and do wet cleaning. If you have symptoms, stay home to avoid infecting others. Getting worse, call the doctor.

By the way, the statistics confirm that the cold season has started. In the first three weeks of September 2026, Russians began to see doctors one and a half times more often than in August. And this is just the beginning – the peak incidence usually occurs in December or March.