Health flu vaccination campaign begins • Diario Núcleo

he Ministry of Health Nationwide influenza vaccination campaigns are conducted to reduce complications, hospitalizations, sequelae, and deaths caused by influenza virus infection in high-risk populations.

The authorities confirmed that the vaccines will be available across the country through vaccination centers in each jurisdiction. These vaccination programs target groups with known risk factors, such as: obesity, diabetes, chronic respiratory and heart disease, congenital or acquired immune deficiencies, oncohematological disorders, transplant and/or dialysis patients with chronic renal failure wait.

IThe flu vaccine is free for targeted groups, does not require a doctor’s prescription, and can be administered with any other vaccine in the national program. It is important that everyone who goes to a vaccination centre, health center or public hospital brings their own vaccination card and that of their children so that it can be checked by the health team.

The state Department of Health emphasizes the importance of prompt flu vaccination, preferably before the start of winter, when the flu virus spreads most. However, influenza vaccination will continue to be based on virus transmission based on national, regional and local epidemiological conditions.

Influenza, or influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory viral illness.

Typically, most people recover within one to two weeks. However, in extreme cases, pregnant women, and people with risk factors, it can cause serious complications and even death.

Influenza vaccination campaigns: which groups are targeted?

Health workers, people aged 9 to 64 years (including those with risk factors), and people 65 years or older receive annual doses. Persons 6 to 24 months and 2 to 8 years (inclusive) with risk factors should receive two doses, at least 4 weeks apart, except those who have previously received two doses but are allocated one dose.

Meanwhile, pregnant women should get a flu shot at any time during pregnancy. In addition, postpartum persons should receive a flu vaccine before leaving the maternity hospital, or up to 10 days postpartum if not vaccinated during pregnancy.