he La Pampa Ministry of Health The province announced at the start of its flu vaccination campaign, starting with high-risk groups.
The vaccination campaign uses a strain of the virus that is estimated to be circulating this season and is different from last year’s strain.
Anna BertoneThe General Director of Epidemiology explained to APN that the flu vaccine«It is important to receive it in time before the spread of the virus increases..» and added “Also use this opportunity to vaccinate those in need against other respiratory diseases such as COVID 19, diseases caused by pneumococcus (pneumonia, etc.), cockroaches, respiratory syncytial virus (recently included in pregnant women). “ He also clarified that as more vaccines arrive, they will be able to reach all those who need them.
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The national vaccination program includes influenza vaccine for:
• Health and strategic personnel (security forces).
• Pregnant women (can get vaccinated during any trimester of pregnancy).
• 6 to 24 months of age.
• People aged 2 to 64 years with risk factors.
• Persons 65 years of age or older.
• Postpartum population (up to 10 days postpartum before discharge from the maternity hospital if no injections were received during pregnancy).
What are considered risk factors? Obesity, diabetes, respiratory disease, heart disease, congenital or acquired immune deficiencies, oncological hematological disorders, transplants and/or people on dialysis with chronic renal failure, etc..
People with risk factors can present a doctor’s note or any documentation proving their risk status for complications from the flu.
Vaccines are available nationwide Provincial health centers and pharmacies For those who have risk factors and have social work cover them.
Why is flu vaccination important? Influenza is a highly transmissible respiratory viral disease. Generally speaking, Most affected people recover within a week or two, but serious complications and even death can result..
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