According to the state’s Ministry of Health, there has been a 200% increase in reported COVID-19 cases in the past six weeks. Meanwhile, 16 of the 55 deaths from the respiratory disease reported in the past seven days were caused by the coronavirus. Although the disease is no longer a “health emergency” for the World Health Organization (WHO), hospitals and health centers, including maternal and child health centres, are stepping up vaccination campaigns.
Against this background, Gonzalez Catan Municipal Hospital has extended its opening hours in order to allow more people to be immunized. “We have all calendar vaccinations, flu and COVID-19. Monday through Friday, we are available from 8am to 6pm, and Saturday from 8am to 12pm. These Events are open to the community: Anyone can get vaccinated, no doctor’s order required.” Vanessa, a hospital, with 1.
The vaccination team in the health center is divided into two groups, which carry out continuous immunization from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. “Our aim is to achieve the greatest possible coverage. Also, as working hours are extended, we want people to be able to bring their young children along. It should be noted that Equiza will set a precedent in terms of extended hours, as no vaccine will last Valid until 6:00pm,” Vanesa assured.
It should be remembered that, according to the Ministry of Health, the renewal of protective measures varies according to age group. People over 50, immunocompromised, or pregnant who have completed a full primary vaccination schedule should receive booster doses against COVID-19 every six months; people under 50 with comorbidities and those working in health or Those in strategic positions must also update their safeguards every six months. At the same time, it is recommended that patients under the age of 50 and without comorbidities inject a dose once a year.
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During Immunization Days, the vaccination team at Equiza Hospital reviewed the importance of community access to quality public health services, and the possible complications of privatization. “Vaccines are free and very necessary: they cover many diseases and thus prevent them. On the other hand, if you have to pay to get them, the population shrinks, so diseases that have been eradicated will come back,” they said warned.
The Arvac Cecilia Grierson vaccine is in phase III testing for the prevention of COVID-19. Designed by a team of experts from CONICET and the National University of San Martin, using 100% local technology, the product will be a key tool in guaranteeing population immunity.
“As health workers, we have an obligation to promote prevention. Currently, students who complete their nursing program at UNLaM are accompanying us, and it is very positive that more people are being trained. The vaccination program is constantly expanding, with more and more vaccines, Because the virus develops resistance, we need to immunize the population,” Vanessa said.