The Expanded Immunization Program (PAI) began a series of training sessions on the Analysis and Use of Information from the Electronic Vaccination Registry (RVE) in the Central and Caaguazú departments. These training days, which have the support of the Project Strengthening the Response against COVID-19 (MSPyBS, USAID, CIRD), will last three weeks, also covering Itapúa … Read more
From the Ministry of Public Health, through the Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), families are reminded of the importance of boys and girls having their vaccination schedules up to date. Vaccines provide protection against various diseases and help prevent complications and even deaths. In the country, article 6 of Law No. 4621/2015 “National Vaccination” establishes that … Read more
It is important that everyone receives the corresponding vaccines at the indicated times, following the schedule of the Expanded Program on Immunizations (PAI). This year the hexavalent was incorporated into the scheme, which provides protection against six diseases in a single dose. With the hexavalent, children are protected from diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, … Read more
All cases are in isolation, none were serious. To date, 41 cases of chickenpox have been identified in the military establishment, five of them have already been discharged. Four educational institutions in the area are also affected, where 5 students with chickenpox were detected, the majority from Kindergarten and Preschool. As a result of the … Read more
It will take place from August 21 to 25, in order to assess the proportion of children who are up to date with their vaccinations and find out the reasons for not vaccinating. In the coming weeks, it is planned to carry out a “Survey on regular schedule vaccines” in the city of Fernando de … Read more
In a press conference held this Friday, July 7, Dr. Guillermo Sequera, General Director of Health Surveillance, announced the epidemiological situation with respect to respiratory viruses and arboviruses, which show a significant decrease in cases, although they continue to present and affecting the vulnerable population, mainly. Regarding Covid-19, it reported a significant decrease in the … Read more
Within the framework of “World Zoonoses Day”, commemorated today, July 6, the National Zoonosis Control Program and National Anti-Rabies Center, under the Ministry of Public Health, will hold a new edition of AutoCAN 2023 “, on Friday 7 July, from 09:00 to 15:00, which will display various attractions to promote awareness of zoonoses and the … Read more
The incorporation of the hexavalent vaccine to the regular vaccination scheme, free of charge for the entire population, is a fact that helps in the universality of services and health equity for the population. Hexavalent protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae B, and poliomyelitis. The application of the vaccine began on Monday, … Read more
Timely immunization is essential to avoid the exponential increase in respiratory conditions in our country. Taking advantage of the “Winter 2023 Campaign” is the best option to increase the body’s defenses against these diseases. Influenza is a viral infection that mainly affects the nose, throat, bronchial tubes, and occasionally the lungs. It is easily transmitted … Read more
Early vaccination of the largest possible number of the population, and in a short time, is fundamental and effective against COVID-19 and influenza, which are much more frequent with the entry of low temperatures, typical of the autumn-winter season. In this sense, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, through the Expanded Immunization Program … Read more