start First immunization campaign against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infantswithin the new framework “Lifelong Immunization Program”, The examination has been carried out in public hospitals across the province since Monday, September 25.
RSV is a virus very common in children and adults that infects the lungs and respiratory system, causing cold-like symptoms. In most cases, they are unremarkable episodes, but in infants, premature babies, or children with weakened immune systems, it can cause a serious infection that leads to pneumonia or bronchitis. Currently, syncytial virus is the most common reason for hospitalization in infants or young children.
The RSV immunization campaign is offered in hospitals in Ourense, Huelín and Valdeoras to all newborns vaccinated within 24-48 hours of birth and is scheduled to last until March 31. Likewise, high-risk minors and premature infants born on or after October 1, 2022 will be scheduled to receive their first dose of the vaccine next Wednesday (September 27) at the Ourense University Hospital.
For their part, starting Monday, October 2, babies born since April 1, 2023 will be scheduled to receive doses at reference hospitals. From October 2 to 10, 46 infants will be vaccinated against RSV in Valdeorras.
The Galician Health Service will summon parents via text message to vaccinate their children.
at the same time, Nursing homes in Ourense province receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The campaign begins in a sequential manner to prioritize the highest risk groups. As a result, more than 6,000 people living in centers for the elderly and disabled will be vaccinated starting this Monday.
also, Primary care services will offer flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to people under and over 80 years old in regional capitals, which will be proactively arranged via text message throughout October.
Likewise, people with reduced mobility who belong to the target group will be vaccinated at home.
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