Saturday, November 18, 2023 02:40
In this sense, taking into account the summer break, where people travel to different areas, considered at risk due to the proven transmission of yellow fever; The vaccine for said disease will be applied on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Central Vaccination Center.
Yellow fever is a viral disease that is transmitted through the bite of certain species of mosquitoes. This disease has no treatment and can be serious to the point of causing death. For this reason, prevention is of utmost importance.
Yellow fever can be prevented through:
-Specific vaccination.
-Use of repellents.
-Use of long-sleeved, light-colored, uniform clothing.
-Placing mosquito nets in homes.
-Eliminating containers that can accumulate water in homes.
Transmission only occurs through the bite of certain species of infected mosquitoes. This disease is not transmitted through personal contact or objects.
Yellow fever presents initial symptoms such as fever, chills and headache. In addition, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting may appear. Severe forms often cause bleeding, liver failure, and multiple organ failure.
Vaccination
The main preventive measure is the vaccine, which provides protection from 10 days after application and lasts a lifetime. Although anyone can contract yellow fever, older people, girls and boys, are at greater risk of developing a severe form.
The National Vaccination Calendar for those who live in a risk area – province of Misiones, Corrientes, Formosa and some departments of Chaco, Salta and Jujuy – includes a dose of the vaccine for boys and girls aged 18 months and a booster at 11 years of age. for those who started the scheme between 18 and 24 months.
Vaccination is recommended for travelers if their destination is an area with proven risk of yellow fever transmission. Some countries require the presentation of an international certificate as a requirement to enter their territory.
Require medical indication:
-Under 8 months
-Over 60 years
-Pregnant people
-People who are breastfeeding (up to the 8th month)
Operational Home x Home
On the other hand, this Saturday the 18th the Health team will visit the neighborhoods located behind the Municipal Cemetery (surrounding the Costanera), where all vaccines will be administered, for all ages, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It is worth mentioning that it is very important at all ages, but especially that children and adolescents have the complete National Calendar, to prevent different diseases, as well as to avoid their complications.
In our country we have vaccines that are free for the entire population from birth.
2023-11-18 05:42:08
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