The CCOO, CSIF and UGT unions have demanded from the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) “sufficient” staff to deal with the double vaccination campaign against flu and Covid-19 started this Monday in residences and centers for people with disabilities or those over 85 years of age for “do not overload more deficient and exhausted staff“. Thus, … Read more
‘Influenza’ is closer than you think and anyone can get infected. In 2023, there were 3 times more cases than in 2022. Meanwhile, the strains in the outbreak change every year. Keypoint: Influenza: Each year there may be new strains. more, which in 2023 there are 2 groups of 4 strains, namely strains A / … Read more
The most widespread impression among health professionals in the region is that this fall there will be a notable drop in demand for the covid vaccine, which in Asturias begins to be applied today, Monday. In the opinion of specialists, It would not be strange if the coverage of protection against the flu also decreased. … Read more
A healthcare professional prepares a vaccine 08 Oct 2023 11:53H MADRID SERVIMEDIA × The text has been successfully copied to the clipboard The Spanish Society of Epidemiology (SEE), through its Working Group on Vaccinations, has published a guide that answers the most frequently asked questions of citizens about the vaccination campaign against covid-19 and flu, … Read more
What if a vaccine given to patients before or after they arrive at the hospital could protect them from the lethal superbugs that threaten health care settings? Healthcare-acquired infections cause more than 90,000 deaths in the United States each year and generate $28 billion to $45 billion in healthcare costs. About one in 31 hospital … Read more
We often hear the phrase “a vaccine can save our lives”. But it is necessary to be interested and find out what effects these vaccines have on health and, above all, what are their side effects. We heard talk around us about diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, whooping cough. There are diseases that can have mild symptoms … Read more
The Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, launched the vaccination campaign for the influenza season, under the patronage of the Minister of Public Health, Firas Al-Abyad, and in the presence of the World Health Organization representative, Dr. Abdel Nasser Abu Bakr. Al-Abyad announced that the Ministry has a national influenza … Read more
When should I vaccinate my child against bronchiolitis?Miguel Angel Montesinos The vaccine against bronchiolitis is now a reality. Until now, the vaccine was administered only to children who had a risk pathology, but since October 1, it has been universal for all babies under 6 months of age and newborns. Thus, the Valencian government goes … Read more
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1,900 people worldwide died from COVID last month. And most of these deaths occur due to lack of vaccination or vaccination reinforcement. In Argentina, so far this year, 419 people have already died for the same reason and there were 88,870 confirmed cases until September 23, according to … Read more
The Ministry of Health of the Government of Andalusia has set the definitive dates of the vaccination schedule against Covid and flu. As announced this Tuesday after the weekly meeting of the Government Council, this year’s campaign will start next Monday October 9, moving one week ahead of the initially planned deadlines. Furthermore, and as … Read more