Vaccination days intensify during holidays in Huila

In Huila in the framework of 63 Bambuco Festival in San Juan and San Pedrothe Departmental Government made a vehement call to all the inhabitants of the department and visitors to maintain and update their vaccination schedules according to the Expanded Immunization Plan (PAI).

With the conference and the invitation to citizens, we seek to prevent serious diseases such as Yellow Fever, Measles, Rubella and Human papilloma virus, among other. “These diseases can have severe consequences for people’s health and lives, but fortunately, vaccination has proven to be an effective tool for their control and eradication.

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And during the season of San Juan and San Pedro, hundreds of people congregate in the municipalities of Huilato enjoy the festivities. This high concentration of people increases the likelihood of the spread of contagious diseases.

Vaccination not only protects those who receive vaccines, but also helps create a barrier of community immunity, protecting those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.

Diseases to prevent

Yellow fever: a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that can be fatal. The vaccine is highly effective and is administered only once in a lifetime.

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Influenza: Commonly known as the flu, it is a highly contagious respiratory illness that affects the nose, throat and, in some cases, the lungs. The best way to prevent influenza is through vaccination.

Measles and Rubella: highly contagious viral diseases that can cause serious complications, especially in children and people with compromised immune systems. The MMR vaccine protects against these diseases.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV): It causes infections that can lead to cervical cancer and other types of cancer. Vaccination against HPV is very important for the prevention of this disease.