Here’s a quick vaccination against the flu, ‘not at all’

“In addition to the vaccinations already carried out in health centers, there is also a so-called opportunistic vaccination point so that people passing through the hospital can be vaccinated immediately,” the health official said.

“The incidence of respiratory infections is very high, making access to health centers and hospitalization difficult,” said Ana Gemma García, who said 60% of the population was currently vaccinated. “People are getting flu vaccines more and more, but the fact is, the numbers are quite similar,” the health official said. He concluded by inviting all unvaccinated groups to go to a hospital or health center: “This is not just for them. , but also to protect the social conscience of others.”

As District 7 managers explained the data, a small group of neighbors began arriving at the vaccination site, nearly all with their arms exposed to receive shots. In just an hour, a dozen people were using the cubicle in the lobby of Millens Hospital. “Yeah, a little bit,” one man said when he finished.

Among them is Ana Fuentes from Ucho. “I actually came here as a precaution because I already know what it’s like to have COVID-19,” the woman said. “I was having a bad time, I was hospitalized, it was serious and I’d rather avoid this now situation,” Ustiana said, downplaying the importance of the piercing. “It doesn’t do any harm, I don’t even know,” he noted.

Mari Paz Torres, a fellow parishioner, went with her to the vaccination site. For her part, she is doing this not only for herself but also for her family: “I have a son who is at risk and I get vaccinated to protect him. We hear that there is a lot of coronavirus and influenza, and you have worn I got your vaccine.” The mask was almost the same as before. “Since there is this event, I took the opportunity to get vaccinated.”

The vaccination campaign will end in March, when the incidence of these viruses has generally declined. In the meantime, Alvarez-Bayla Hospital has needles ready and waiting for you, if you so desire.