Focus on the flu in Salta: campaign begins, more than 100,000 doses

In order to continue to protect vulnerable groups, the Immunization Program of the Salta Public Health Ministry has launched an intensive vaccination campaign. Influenza vaccination is available across the province.

Against this background, more than 450 dose at home Suitable for the elderlyas part of completing the immunization program.

Vaccinators visited seniors’ homes in the capital and in the interior of the province to ensure these at-risk groups received the necessary vaccines.Adriana Jure, head of the immunization program, stressed that nearly 90% of residents in permanent housing have been vaccinated Vaccinated

also includes those engaged in the care of retirees.

In the capital, assistance was provided to 21 institutions, while in the provincial areas they coordinated with hospitals in Tatagal, Orne, Rosario de Lerma and Chicoana to ensure coverage of all areas.

For the 2024 campaign, Salta has received a total of 113,220 doses of vaccine from the National Ministry of Health

has been strategically located in Hospitals, health centres, health posts, vaccination and home administration in rural areas Through a health agent.

It should be noted that vaccination influenza starting in the fall to ensure the population is immunized The spread of influenza viruses typically increases before winter.

This activity targets different groups, Includes medical personnel, pregnant women, postpartum women, children 6 to 24 months old, adults over 65 years old, and people 2 to 64 years old with risk factors.

Additionally, it has been reported that the flu vaccine can be given with other vaccines, including There are no compatibility issues with vaccines against COVID-19.

The initiative aims to protect people from preventable diseases and thereby strengthen the overall health system.