He Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital work this weekend like vaccinodrome for children who have between 6 months and 5 years (without complying) and who had not yet been immunized against the flu. Families come with an appointment sent to their mobile phone by the Department of Health. The operation will be repeated next weekend, with new candidates summoned. In the Vigo health area there are about 20,000 children under 5 years of age.
The hospital punctures from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the morning and from 3:30 p.m. to almost 9:00 p.m. By mid-morning yesterday they had already vaccinated about 80 minors. There were few queues but there was a continuous coming and going of families, because giving the information and getting the button is a matter of very few minutes. The team of nurses was well trained in dealing with the little ones, especially a pediatric emergency professional who sat with each of the children and gave them a little calming conversation while she held dozens of fearful little arms. Thus, some children came out as “champions” applauded by their parents and others with a brief cry due to the shock of the moment.
In reality, the immunization for children under 5 years of age It already began last October 16 in their respective health centers and now it is about giving a new opportunity to those who have not yet done so. Families from Vigo highlighted the convenience of going during the weekend, when they are not working, although this is not the same for those who live in more remote locations.
The advantages of the vaccine are much easier to see in children, because they are already used to these punctures from their usual vaccination schedule and because the parents, at least those who were in Cunqueiro yesterday, see it as an advantage and a measure that protects them.
2023-11-19 06:09:34
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