Influenza vaccination campaign launched nationwide

The state Department of Health reports that the campaign Vaccination Influenza sweeps across Argentina The goal is to prevent complications, hospitalizations, sequelae, and death associated with influenza virus infection in high-risk populations.

The vaccines are available at vaccination centers in all jurisdictions across the country and are targeted at various priority groups such as health workers, people aged 9 to 64 years (including those with risk factors) and people aged 65 and above who are receiving vaccinations. Annual dose.

Healthy Portfolio also shows that Vaccination Fight the flu It is targeted at people 6 to 24 months and 2 to 8 years old, including those with risk factors, who must receive two doses of the vaccine at least four weeks apart, except for those who have received two doses previously. To whom the dose corresponds. Pregnant women should get the flu vaccine at any time during pregnancy.

In their statement, they emphasized that the vaccine is free to the public, does not require a doctor’s prescription, and can be administered along with other vaccines on the national calendar. People who go to vaccination centres, health centers or public hospitals are advised to bring their and their children’s vaccination cards for inspection by medical staff.

The Ministry of Health urges the public to get vaccinated promptly, preferably before the winter flu virus spreads the most.But, that Vaccination Influenza will continue to be applied based on national, regional and local epidemiological circumstances.

Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory viral illness that can cause serious complications and even death, especially in vulnerable groups such as children, older adults, and people with pre-existing health conditions. Risk factors include obesity, diabetes, chronic respiratory and heart disease, immune deficiencies, oncohematological disorders, transplantation, and dialysis patients with chronic renal failure.wait.