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In the region, so far, there is no record of yellow fever. However, the Caldas Territorial Health Directorate (DTSC) will strengthen vaccination against the disease to avoid people affected by this medical condition (see intertitle Exhibitions).
Next Saturday (November 23rd) that will be the priority on National Vaccination Day, which will be held in the 27 municipalities that correspond to it (in the main parks and hospitals). The introduction of the drug with which it is avoided is the main tool to avoid the disease.
“It is one dose in life, but if there is no vaccination card that identifies that this vaccine was given to the person or it is not registered in the PAIWEB system, we must to re-inject the vaccine as the same dose,” he said. Yuly.
This regional package does not eliminate cases of this fever in the towns that are responsible for it, given the proximity of Tolima where the cases are. Then the number of people affected reaches 11, with 5 dying.
Manizales, Manzanares, Marulanda, Marquetalia, La Dorada, Victoria and Villamaría have priority today over the DTSC initiative. It specifically targets “boys and girls between 12 and 23 months of age, vulnerable people between 15 and 18 years of age, and travelers (1 to 59 years of age) who “doing endemic areas nationally and internationally,” it was read in a statement from the entity.
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At the national level
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection mentioned, on November 2, the crisis that yellow fever represents. He did so on his web portal, clarifying the issues of the neighboring region (Tolima). He revealed areas where vaccination should be emphasized (see intertitle With priority).
“Yellow fever is a preventable disease through vaccination and regular use of preventive measures to avoid bites from the transmitted mosquito.”added Health Minister Guillermo Alfonso Jaramillo.
According to the ministry, wear long sleeves, apply sunscreen and use mosquito nets to prevent insect biteshelps to reduce the risk of infection.
The vectors or mosquitoes belong to what are called genes Hamagogus y Aedes (with about 180 known species). The latter is also the result of the spread of dengue (it is transmitted by an infected woman). Aedes of Egypt), a disease that can also be fatal.
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Aedes, a species of mosquito that – with its bite – transmits yellow fever and dengue.
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worry
The Caldas Territorial Health Directorate (DTSC) revealed that The Aedes aegypti – according to tradition – is from habitats below 2,200 meters above sea level. He explained that as a result of climate change, this has moved to other areas that are relatively cooler, such as Manizales, bringing the risk.
Exhibitions
If you develop the following symptoms, see a doctor as soon as possible. Do not self-medicate. Doing so will only complicate the medical condition and bring you closer to death. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) mentions the following symptoms of yellow fever:
– Fever.
– Headache.
– yellowness (yellow color).
– Muscle pain.
– Nausea.
– Throwing out.
– Fatigue.
Priority*
It should be sought vaccination, in 100% of the municipalities within Amazonas, Arauca, Caquetá, Casanare, Cesar, Choco, Guainía, Guaviare, La Guajira, Meta, Putumayo, Vaupés and Vichada. In the following, with a few exceptions:
– Antioquia: Dabeiba, Mutatá, Turbo and Yondó.
– Bolívar: Cantagallo, Morales, Santa Rosa del Sur, San Pablo and Simití.
– Boyacá: Cubará, Páez and Paya.
– Cauca: Santa Rosa and Piedmont.
– Cundinamarca: Girardot, Cabrera, Arbeláez Pasca and Pandi.
– Oil: Acevedo. Algeciras, Garzon, Guadeloupe, Suaza, Campoalegre, Neiva, Rivera, Baraya, Giant, Stem, Pitalito and Colombia.
– Magdalena: Santa Marta, Aracataca, Ciénaga and Fundación.
– Nariño: Ipiales (Sucumbíos region).
– North of Santander: Abrego, Convention, Cúcuta, El Carmen, El Tarra, El Zulia, Hacarí, Ocaña, Puerto Santander, San Calixto, San Cayetano, Santiago, Sardinata, Teorama and Tibú.
– Santander: Barrancabermeja, Charalá, Coromoro, El Playón, Floridablanca, Giron, Piedecuesta, Puerto Wilches, Rionegro, Sabana de Torres, Socorro and Surata.
– San Andrés and Providencia (there is no precedent, the risk is established because of the ecological nexus and because it is an international border).
– Tolima: Alpujarra, Carmen de Apicalá, Coyaima, Cunday, Dolores, Guamo, Icononzo, Melgar, Natagaima, Prado, Purificación, Saldaña, Suárez and Villarrica.
* With information from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection.
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What strategies are being implemented to enhance public awareness and education about yellow fever prevention in Colombia?
The article primarily discusses the recent increase in cases of yellow fever in several regions of Colombia and the measures being taken to prevent its spread. It also emphasizes the importance of vaccination and the risk posed by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Here are some potential open-ended questions related to this topic:
1. In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing public health officials in Colombia regarding yellow fever prevention and control?
2. How effective is the current vaccination program against yellow fever? Are there any improvements that could be made to make it more accessible or efficient?
3. How can individuals contribute to reducing the risk of contracting yellow fever, beyond simply getting vaccinated?
4. What are some of the economic and social impacts of yellow fever outbreaks on affected communities?
5. There seems to be a connection between climate change and the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Do you think enough is being done to address this issue on a global scale?
6. Can you provide more detail on the symptoms of yellow fever and their severity? Are there any particular groups of people who are more vulnerable to severe complications?
7. Is it possible that yellow fever could become a pandemic in Colombia or other South American countries? What measures are being taken to prevent this from happening?
8. Is there any ongoing research or development of new vaccines or treatments for yellow fever? If so, what are some of the most promising avenues being explored?
