andMonday, October 16 here we go vaccination campaign of influenza and Coronavirus for Population over 60 years old and There is a risk of complications. The person in charge of the event tudela health district, Blanca Sanchezclarified the doubts Radio Tudela.
-Who is the target group for the influenza + COVID vaccination campaign?
arrive Those most at risk due to complications Influenza + new coronavirus:
- 60 years
- health and social health professionals
- Residents of the residence
- People under 60 years old with at-risk conditions (diabetes, heart disease, immunosuppressive treatment, cancer…)
- Pregnant women and postpartum.
- People who live with high-risk groups (immunosuppressed)
- New vaccination group: influenza children aged 6-59 months.
-How to request an appointment? when?
we have several Odds:
- health folder
- Call the call center at 948370140 (over 60 years old only)
- Call your health center, including those over 60 and minors who are at risk.
- Visit your health center in person.
- From the text message you receive (only people over 60 years old will receive it), click on the text message and enter your date of birth and CIPNA (health card number)
If we have not activated the health folder or it has expired, nothing will happen, we can go into the health folder and enter the date of birth and CIPNA.
Appointments are available from October 3rd, vaccination starts today, October 16th, and for professionals it will start on October 23rd, health professionals will have the opportunity to get vaccinated wherever they want, in hospitals , Pamplona, Estrela, Health Center, etc…
– Why is vaccination recommended? Why do we now have to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the flu vaccine every year?
Vaccination is recommended because this We reduce the risk of contracting diseasesstrengthens our immune system so we can also avoid spreading disease.
We will launch joint vaccination from 2021 Influenza + new coronavirus,This is because Current epidemiological situation coincidentally Coinciding with the autumn and winter flu offensive.
– What conditions must be met to be vaccinated?
- already passed Three months after being infected with COVID-19.
- already passed Three months after the last COVID vaccine.
-The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends only one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. what do you mean?
Yes, this news came out on October 3, but This has nothing to do with the booster vaccinations we are doing now., Refers to the first vaccinationthat is, when it is Our first COVID-19 vaccine; A survey of the population found that most people have been infected with the new coronavirus. Therefore, they suggest that we can complete the COVID vaccination (primary vaccination) with just one dose. If we remember, when we started getting vaccinated, we got one dose and then the next 21 days later.
– What are the goals of the movement? Who should consider strongly recommending vaccination?
this Target of Activity yes:
- Strengthen protection of the most vulnerable groups and health and social care personnel Reduce the risk of complications and serious symptoms caused by these viruses.
- Reduce the impact of these diseases on communities.
group:
- Those who were originally named must be Add people from essential public services such as firefighters, police…
-What serum should I use?
Pfizer with the strains that were popular at the time. Coronavirus and Flu vaccine As in all these years, It only changes the strain it targets, and over time, viruses mutate, and many of them change, which is why it’s necessary to adjust the vaccine based on those changes.
exist Children 24 to 59 months we have new vIntranasal flu cradle. From 6 to 24 months, it will be punctured.
-Does our community’s strategy follow those implemented by other autonomous communities in Spain?
Yes follow the same linealthough there may be organizational changes, all communities follow National health system advice,in ISPLN intervenesvaccine technology units and European Medicines Agency (EMA), who ensure the safety of these vaccines, ensuring they are safe and pass appropriate controls.
Coincidentally, on Monday, October 16, seven communities started at the same time Flu + COVID-19 awareness campaign.
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