Respiratory viruses: till July 31, vaccination might be carried out just for pregnant ladies – Ministry of Well being – Ministry of Well being Jujuy

It is a vaccine towards Respiratory Syncytial Virus to keep away from problems reminiscent of pneumonia and bronchiolitis. This indication applies to pregnant ladies between 32 and 36 weeks of being pregnant.

The Ministry of Well being Jujuy reminded the group, in accordance with the provisions of the nationwide well being bundle, till subsequent Wednesday, July 31, that the vaccine towards the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) launched for pregnant ladies Nationwide Calendar in 2023, be obligatory and free.

The technique goals to increase the safety of the pregnant lady and her little one towards the virus that may trigger bronchiolitis or pneumonia.

Vaccination is carried out in all well being amenities within the province and consists of 1 dose. This vaccine permits the switch of antibodies by the placenta simply 15 days after vaccination and later, by breastfeeding, to the new child, defending within the first 6 months of life.

Using the vaccine is indicated in each being pregnant, at all times between 32 and 36 weeks of gestation, it doesn’t require a medical prescription and it corresponds to pregnant ladies with follow-up from the general public system in addition to from the non-public sector.

Vaccines indicated throughout being pregnant

• Anti-influenza: one dose in any trimester of being pregnant

• COVID 19: one dose in any trimester of being pregnant

• Acellular bacterial triad: one dose in every being pregnant, beginning at week 20 of being pregnant

• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): one dose in every being pregnant, between weeks 32 and 36 of being pregnant (till July 31, solely)