They want to understand vaccinations as a healthy practice

Malaga, October 26 (EFE).- Several experts in vaccination have encouraged people to understand vaccines “as another healthy lifestyle practice.” They have called it “just like exercising or following a balanced diet. ” They have also chosen to promote vaccination in the adult population and increase coverage in all age groups.

They have agreed to promote the culture of vaccination, to join patients in their vaccination process and to continue to spread that vaccines are the safest medicines.

He has done so within the framework of the twelfth congress of the The Spanish Vaccination Association (AEV), which closes in Malaga.

“Vaccination is not a belief, but a science. Vaccines have saved us from covid-19they solved the polio problem and eradicated smallpox, and we shouldn’t forget that.” This is how Rosario Cáceres is explained to defend vaccines as a healthy practice. She is the co-president of the organizing committee of the conference. This was reported by his promoters in a statement.

Toilets near patients

Experts have pointed out that healthcare workers need to be close to their patients. This is so that they can ask them their doubts and understand why they are.

In this sense, professionals have pointed out that social determinants play a fundamental role in gaining access to vaccination. In particular, they have identified the most vulnerable groups. Therefore, they believe that they must be taken into account when planning vaccination strategies.

During the conference, vaccination in chronic and immunosuppressed patients was also discussed. They are the most prone to serious problems when they get sick.

“Perhaps there is little understanding of risk, but there are still a number of hospitalizations for flu and Covid-19. “We would like more people to be vaccinated than there are vaccines.” This was said by David Moreno, co-president of the organizing committee.

Throughout history, vaccines have saved millions of lives. In fact, it is estimated that the Covid-19 vaccine saved 1.4 million people in Europe alone.

Another of the achievements announced at the conference was a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus in babies. In 2023, consultations and admissions due to the bronchiolitis it causes have been reduced by 80 percent.

Positive effects of the flu vaccine

In addition, health professionals have emphasized the positive effects of the flu vaccine, a disease that is sometimes underappreciated, as it is estimated that more than 50 percent of children who are vaccinated into the hospital for the flu who was healthy before.

On the last day of the conference, we considered the role of communication in the success of vaccination strategies.

Effective communication skills are essential in improving the dissemination of scientific information and dispelling erroneous beliefs about vaccination.

“Communication between the patient and the health professional is essential. We are the ones that patients trust the most when it comes to getting vaccinated,” said Glòria Mirada, vice president of the AEV.

Vaccines for pregnant women and health professionals, artificial intelligence applied to vaccines and prevention of respiratory diseases were other topics discussed at this meeting.