More than 80 patients with dysautonomia received the doses of influenza and the bivalent vaccine against covid-19 in a vaccination day this Saturday in the Esmeralda room of the Hotel El Panama. Eusebia Calderón de Copete, National Head of Nursing reported that this is the tenth vaccination aimed at patients with this condition.
Calderón de Copete explained that they cannot face heat or cold; which means that they could not be vaccinated like the rest of the population. Although it was very difficult at first, he added, now they have a care plan that allows them to receive the doses of the various vaccines in the immunization schedule.
The vaccines to the patients are applied to the right arm as a result of the contractures and the point of convergence of vision. “These days have been successful,” he said in a press release from the Ministry of Health. According to the Foundation for Patients with Dysautonomia in other countries “practically they do not apply the vaccine to these patients, so they become vulnerable to contracting diseases.”
2) Why are patients with dysautonomia often not given the opportunity to receive vaccines in many other countries
Over 80 patients with dysautonomia received their doses of influenza and bivalent vaccines against COVID-19 at a special vaccination event held at the Esmeralda room of Hotel El Panama this past Saturday. This marked the tenth vaccination event specifically designed for patients with this condition.
Eusebia Calderón de Copete, the National Head of Nursing, explained that patients with dysautonomia are particularly sensitive to extreme temperatures and thus cannot be vaccinated like the general population. However, with the development of a care plan, these patients are now able to receive their vaccines as part of the immunization schedule.
To address the unique needs of these patients, the vaccines are administered in the right arm to alleviate contractures and to target the convergence point of vision. “These vaccination days have been incredibly successful,” stated Calderón de Copete in a press release from the Ministry of Health. In many other countries, patients with dysautonomia are often not given the opportunity to receive vaccines, leaving them vulnerable to diseases.
This is an exemplary initiative to support individuals with dysautonomia. Vaccination Day at Hotel El Panama ensures that these patients receive the necessary protection against diseases while prioritizing their safety and well-being. Kudos to all involved in organizing this event!
It’s heartwarming to see efforts being made to prioritize the vaccination of patients with dysautonomia. Such initiatives, like the Vaccination Day at Hotel El Panama, not only show compassion and understanding towards those with unique medical conditions but also set a fine example for inclusivity in healthcare. Kudos to everyone involved in organizing this important event!