Vaccines are distributed in Cajamarca, Chota, Cutervo, Jaén, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Piura, Sullana, Tumbes, as well as in Lima and Callao.
During April, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) will distribute the first batch of 700,000 influenza vaccines in health establishments in various prioritized regions to protect children under 5 years of age and adults over 60 years of age.
This first batch of Vaccines are distributed in Cajamarca, Chota, Cutervo and Jaén, in Cajamarca; Freedom; Lambayeque; Piura and Sullana, in Piura; tumbes; as well as in Lima and Callao, as they are prioritized locations due to heavy rains.
María Elena Martínez Barrera, executive director of Immunizations of the Minsa, explained that the Influenza vaccine is seasonal, that is, it is placed every year from April, before winter. With one dose, the person is protected against influenza viruses, she said.
“Influenza Vaccine It will be available in all health establishments in the country. This dose is free and is applied mainly to girls and boys under 5 years of age, pregnant women, people with chronic diseases and adults over 60 years of age. since they are vulnerable people”he explained.
Martínez mentioned that as more influenza vaccines arrive in the country, the doses will be distributed to other regions, especially those affected by low temperatures: cold and frost.
The Minsa recalls that influenza or seasonal flu is a highly contagious disease generated by a virus that affects the respiratory tract and is transmitted from person to person through drops of saliva when coughing or sneezing.
Los The main symptoms are: fever, coughing and sneezing, sore throat, muscle aches and intense general malaise.
To prevent serious forms of this disease, the Minsa offers the flu vaccine free of charge.
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Published: 4/10/2023
