More than 4,800 Aragonese infants vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus is the most common cause of hospitalization in children under one year old.Among them, more than 80% are younger than 6 months old.That’s why the Aragonese Ministry of Health 4,840 infants have been vaccinated against the virus.

and single intramuscular injection With the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab, minors are protected on the day of administration, Avoid serious conditions such as difficulty breathing, bronchiolitis, or pneumonia.

At the beginning of the event, Health purchased 10,500 doses of the antibody for use in 1,078 hospitals across the autonomous region. Children born between April 1 and September 30 this year were immunized at their health centers or private vaccination centers on call from the pediatric care department.

On the other hand, for Babies born in hospitals starting October 1 and throughout the immunization season, they will receive the dose at the birth hospital.In addition, also High-risk children will receive immunizations and will be notified by the Neonatology Department.

. So far, 247 newborns and high-risk infants have been vaccinated, including 158 children under 24 months of age.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

also, On October 2, influenza and coronavirus vaccination campaigns also began. This year, in addition to the adult population, Influenza Immunization for Children 6 to 59 Months Old (under 5 years) and smokers.

replace adulthoodKey target groups include people aged 60 years or older, people aged 5 years and older living in closed institutions, high-risk groups under 60 years old, pregnant women in any trimester of pregnancy or people living with immunosuppressed patients. Health personnel and workers in essential public services are also recommended to be vaccinated.

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