This is the national campaign against measles, rubella, mumps and polio. The health teams will make visits to the homes where the boys and girls who have not yet been able to get vaccinated in order to offer home vaccination reside.
The vaccination teams will go to the homes between 11 am and 3 pm from 7 to 11 November.
Belén Teruggi, worker of the External Area of the Esquel Zonal Hospital, stressed that these days we are working with home outings for those children who have not received the vaccine. “Home visits are made because people have not been able to take advantage of all the opportunities, be they in the afternoon for vaccinations, in the evening for vaccinations, despite the fact that there were many users, because so many people came, so many children still need to be taken. in the end, more or less 900 children from a target population of 2,083 ”, he highlighted.
In this context, Teruggi said he had identified the children who need to receive immunization to organize home tours and asked that the families wait in the homes. “I understand that there are many sick children who have had a fever for many days, because these are the things their parents tell us about why they don’t take them. But I don’t think 900 children are in the same situation, “she said.
He indicated that the visits will be between 11 and 15 hours. “Usually the nurse goes, who goes with the corresponding uniform of each CAPS, they can have their identifications, the community worker will go. People in general know most of the health agents because they are the same ones who take care of you in the neighborhood, we will be with the coolers, with all the campaign modules, all official, “she explained.
On the other hand, he announced that next Sunday an activity could be carried out to close the campaign with the installation of a tent in Plaza San Martín where vaccination will take place. He added that “many activities” have been carried out since the beginning of the campaign and some have not been up to par.
He recalled that these are «known vaccines and are compulsory, free, and do not require a medical prescription. Everything is in favor so that people can participate “. “They protect against diseases that can become serious, even cause death or leave motor and neurological sequelae. It’s not a joke, it’s important, “she added.
As for days and times, it should be noted that the CAPS in the Malvinas, Badén, Buenos Aires and Ceferino districts are open from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. from Monday to Saturday at the same time Bella Vista, Don Bosco and S argento Cabral; while in Valle Chico they are vaccinated on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 to 12.
Finally, he indicated that although “it is good that they carry the health card”, it is not essential that they carry it. “A campaign vaccination certificate or card is delivered,” she said.
