The Ministry of Health began this week to the dose distribution of the seasonal influenza vaccine, as reported through a statement this Wednesday on social networks.
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Pediatric and adult doses will be delivered throughout the national territory as part of the annual respiratory disease protection strategy caused by influenza viruses.
The distribution of the vaccine is carried out through the Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), which leads the country’s actions in the prevention of communicable diseases.
According to the Ministry, this measure takes special relevance to the arrival of the high circulation season of respiratory viruses and the increase in shoots in the region.
“Vaccination is one of the most effective tools to protect life and public health. With this vaccine we seek to reach the entire population and strengthen the culture of care in every corner of the country,” said the Minister of Health, Guillermo Alfonso Jaramillo.
The Ministry also stressed that influenza is a seasonal disease, that is, that occurs at a specific station of the year.
In addition, he stressed that seasonal vaccination is aimed at prioritized groups, among which are people over 36 months with risk diseases, children between 6 and 23 months of age, cohabiting children under 18 with cancer, among others.
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