The 2023 influenza vaccination campaign is already registers more than 75% of the target population protectedwhich means being very close to the proposed goal for this season.
The influenza vaccination strategy seeks to prevent morbidity and mortality in subgroups of the population, defined by medical conditions associated with increased risk of death and complications caused by or secondary to influenza virus infection.
Check the vaccination points in the metro in July.
In addition, vaccination seeks to preserve the integrity of healthcare services.
This flu campaign aims to reach 85% coverage nationally and by target group.
For this reason, the call is that the entire population that can receive the influenza vaccine attends to receive the inoculation.
Who can get the influenza vaccine?
The flu vaccination campaign considered as a priority group to receive the injection to:
People over 65 years of agePeople with chronic diseasesPregnant peopleGirls and boys from 6 months to 5th grade
Although today the country in a better epidemiological scenario than in previous weekswith a 4-week decrease in syncytial virus viral circulation in the pediatric population reflected in hospitalizations, it is important to remember that we are at a time of high viral circulation and that it is expected that after the winter holidays it will increase even more.
We call on the population to prepare and one of the ways to do it is through vaccination.
Unlike syncytial virus, influenza yes it has a vaccine that is available to the target groups.
The use of a mask is also recommended in places with many people, such as shopping centers, supermarkets and on public transport. It is also necessary to maintain constant ventilation of closed places, frequent hand washing and cleaning of surfaces.
2023-07-19 14:08:25
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