Influenza or flu is an infection of the respiratory system that affects the nose, throat and lungs. To prevent high contagion among the vulnerable population, the Health Directorate of the Government of Nuevo Laredo began a vaccination day from this Tuesday, November 7 to Friday, November 10 at the UNE clinics.
The opening hours at the nine UNE service centers are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday.
Requirements to get vaccinated
The municipal government indicates that the vaccines will be applied to children over six months, adolescents and adults.
It is important to remember that, according to Mayo Clínic, The population most vulnerable to developing the infection are boys and girls. children under two years of age, together with older adults over 65 years of age.
In addition to pregnant women, people with a compromised immune system and those who suffer from asthma, heart complications, kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes.
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Those interested in getting vaccinated must go to the UNE clinics with an official identification. Meanwhile, in the case of those under 18 years of age, they must come with their legal guardian and the vaccination record.
Listen to your body: flu symptoms
Influenza usually appears unexpectedly and is characterized by the following symptoms:
Headache, muscle pain, throat pain, and eye painPresence of fever, chills, and sweatingConstant feeling of shortness of breath, tiredness, and weaknessPersistent, dry coughNasal congestion, whether or not accompanied by runny nose
Where to go for the vaccine?
The UNE clinics are located at the following points: Article 6 street between Prometheus and Article 123, Slides colony; Mount Olympus between Sphinx and Hymenaeus, El Progreso colony; Grijalva River and Churubusco River, El Campanario colony; Guanajuato and Tamaulipas, Palmares colony.
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They are also located on Vencedor Avenue between Canada and Diploma, Los Olivos II neighborhood; Vencedor Avenue, Primero de Mayo neighborhood; Nogales between Durazno and Ciruelos, Valles del Paraíso neighborhood; and Quirino Mendoza number 4815, Santa Cecilia neighborhood.
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Citizens of Nuevo Laredo interested in taking care of their health and preventing the spread of influenza among society can attend the free public vaccination day from Tuesday, November 7 to Friday, November 10.
2023-11-08 23:24:01
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