Doctors from various health centers in Tumbes accompany the vaccination groups on visits to primary schools to vaccinate children from 1 to 6 years old against measles. Likewise, they raise awareness among teachers and parents about the importance of vaccinations.
Victoria Castillo Valdiviezo, director of the Regional Health Directorate (Diresa) in Tumbes, pointed out that the department aims to vaccinate more than 23,000 children under the age of 6 years, so she urged parents to cooperate with workers health and consent to vaccination. their children.
The official pointed out that in the remaining three weeks of the national sweep, the vaccination teams will continue to visit schools, day care centers, day care centers and go from house to house until 100% of the achieve a goal. In addition, health facilities are also established vaccination sites.
Finally, the Ministry of Health reminds that, since there is a national vaccination campaign, health workers give an extra dose of measles vaccine even when the boy or girl receives their full vaccination .
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Published: 10/9/2024
2024-10-09 13:27:00
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