San Miguelito, Panama/The San Miguelito Health Region, belonging to the Ministry of Health (Minsa), announced the reopening of the international yellow fever vaccination service starting next Monday, October 2.
This service will be available in the Andes Mall Shopping Center, on the first floor.
The yellow fever vaccination It is essential for those who plan to travel to destinations where this disease is endemic or where the certification of vaccination as a requirement for entry into the countrys.
To guarantee the availability and accessibility of this service, the following details have been established:
Ddays and hours of operation:
Interested people can go to the Andes Mall Shopping Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Opening hours will be from 8:00 in the morning to 1:00 in the afternoon.
It is important to highlight that this vaccine is required not only for foreign travelers but also for nationals, naturalized citizens, Panamanians born abroad and foreigners born in Panama, who have plans to travel to areas with risk of yellow fever.
It is recommended to apply the vaccine at least ten (10) days before the date of travel, since this is the period necessary for the body to develop adequate protection.
The Minsa explained that, the yellow fever vaccine It is applied in a single dose and this single dose provides lifelong protection. Furthermore, the international vaccination certificate issued after receiving the vaccine is valid indefinitely, eliminating the need to renew it in the future.
What is yellow fever?
Yellow fever is a acute viral illness It is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, especially Aedes and Haemogogus mosquitoes. The illness can range in severity from a mild form with flu-like symptoms to a more severe form that can be fatal.
Initial symptoms of yellow fever usually include fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, and general weakness. In some cases, the disease can progress to a more serious phase known as severe yellow fever, which can cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), internal bleeding, liver and kidney damage, and can be fatal.
2023-09-29 22:30:02
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