“It is important to remind citizens that we continue to immunize risk groups, given that this is the population that has a greater predisposition to develop a serious illness or even die. We continue to call people who have not been immunized so far, even though there is growing interest on the part of citizens from those who initially did not receive their vaccine. O’Higgins is second at the national level, with a little more than 82% compliance,” said the Health Authority.
In O’Higgins, the universe of the target population for influenza vaccination is 551,189 people, with a current coverage of 82.39%, that is, 454,114 people have been immunized.
In this regard, the Seremi de Salud stated that “it is important to remind those who have not yet been immunized that there are a little more than 14 thousand people in the region, to do so as soon as possible, especially schoolchildren who have not yet had their vaccination because they already We have winter holidays soon. The idea is that they are better prepared when it comes to having an even more important viral circulation than we have had. We invite all people to become aware of the places where the different municipalities are setting up vaccination points and thus work together so that we can take care of their health.”
It is important to emphasize that for this Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rancagua Portal the Cormun Rancagua will carry out a vaccination operation against Influenza and Covid-19.
What is influenza?
Influenza is an acute, highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus of the same name, which mainly affects the nose, throat, bronchi and occasionally the lungs.
It generally lasts a week and is characterized by the sudden appearance of high fever, muscle aches and headaches, significant general malaise, dry cough, sore throat and inflammation of the membrane of the nose (rhinitis).
A runny nose (coryza), nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea also occur in some people. The cough may be severe and last 2 weeks or more. Fever and other symptoms usually disappear – in most cases – within a week without the need for medical attention.
In risk groups such as young children, the elderly and people suffering from other diseases, there may be serious complications such as pneumonia, acute respiratory failure or death.
Influenza is transmitted from a sick person by coughing, sneezing or through nasal secretions.
Every year, thousands of people die worldwide due to influenza and many require hospitalization. To prevent the aforementioned conditions, annual vaccination against these viruses is necessary.
To find your nearest vaccination point: mevacuno.cl
Who can get vaccinated against influenza?
Public and private sector health personnel.
People aged 60 and over.
People with chronic diseases, between 11 and up to 59 years old.
Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy.
Boys and girls from six months to 5th grade.
Cocoon strategy for relatives of premature infants
Cocoon strategy for relatives of immunosuppressed infants under six months of age.
Teachers and assistants of preschool and school education up to the 8th year of basic education
Caregivers of older adults and officials of Long Stay Establishments for the Elderly (ELEAM).
Poultry and pig farm workers.
