After registering a period of decrease in cases, there is currently a slight increase in the disease and hospitalizations. The cases of COVID-19 are progressively increasing after a decrease in the number of confirmed cases. “From having had 80 to 90 cases per week, we are currently registering 160 cases per week, after the period … Read more
According to the National Blood Program, in festive periods such as Easter Week, road accidents due to travel generally increase and, therefore, the need for blood in hospitals. On the other hand, throughout the year, the need to have a reserve in blood services is of vital importance, however, currently, with the increase in dengue … Read more
The Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, announced that the “Winter 2023 Campaign” this year will offer citizens the possibility of accessing quadrivalent vaccines against the different types of influenza that normally circulate with the entry of low temperatures. Emphasis is placed on the vaccination of populations framed … Read more
From the Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), they highlight the delicate situation that is presented by the confirmed case of measles in Paraguay and the cases of neighboring countries, for which it is essential to immunize the child population against this highly contagious and dangerous disease. , but preventable by vaccination. Immunization is the world’s safest … Read more
In Paraguay, Article 6 of Law No. 4621/2015 “National Vaccines” establishes that all minors must be immunized, and that parents, representatives, guardians or those in charge of custody of a minor will be responsible for compliance. of this obligation. All the inhabitants of the Republic will be obliged to undergo immunization against diseases preventable by … Read more
Vaccinations from the 18 health regions of the MSPyBS will be supplied. This vaccine is applied to girls of this age group to prevent cervical cancer. All girls between the ages of 9 and 14 must receive the HPV vaccine, which is given free of charge at the Ministry of Health vaccination centers nationwide. In … Read more
The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare together with Punto Farma launch the immunization campaign “Vaccinating your children, we all win”, through which, Starting today, February 17, every Friday from 12:00 to 18:00, five branches of this pharmacy will apply regular immunization schedule vaccines to boys and girls. It is important to present the … Read more
Since measles is a highly contagious disease, 90 to 95% of the population must be vaccinated against it, however, coverage has been below 80% for several years, a situation that makes health vulnerable because, if confirmed cases appear, this will present a real danger for the expansion of an outbreak. A single sick person can … Read more
With the beginning of the summer season, many people will take their holidays outside our country; Having the complete vaccination schedule is essential to take care of travellers’ health. With the recent increase in cases of respiratory symptoms in the country and the start of the summer season, the recommendation to complete vaccination doses, mainly … Read more