Nuria Gayán: “The influenza epidemic in Aragon may have reached its peak” – Zaragoza

Incidence influenza Continue growing Aragon But from the latest data we know, growth appears to have slowed, although cases are still high, The virus spreads more slowly and with greater intensity.

In the first week of 2024, there were 303 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, compared with 334 the previous week, so We may be close to peaking

Popularityas explained in Handle director of public health, Nuria Gayan.

Depending on each province, 79% to 90% of people over 80 years old have been vaccinated and Among children under 5 years of age, approximately 40% receive influenza vaccination.

The incidence of remaining respiratory viruses also increased, but only slightly.rising from 1,330 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the first week of the year to 1,368 in the second week.

Open agenda to all people

this Vaccination schedule As of today, the anti-flu vaccine in Aragon is open to all residents. This step was originally planned to be taken in February, but the decision was made to bring it forward due to increased incidence of the virus.

To receive the vaccine, an appointment must be requested through the Salud Informa website or app. In addition, for your convenience, there will be five health centers in Zaragoza where vaccinations will begin from 3 to 5 pm today.These centers are Actur Oeste, Valdespartera, Fuentes Norte Centre, La Bombarda and Sagasta,

By the way, the president was vaccinated there this morning Jorge Azcon.

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