At the regional level, and at risk of International propagation, there are diseases such as yellow feverwhich represent a possible threat to global Health security. In this way, it is like the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), today it refers to said endemic condition by which the government of Ecuador will begin to take measures demanding citizens of these 4 South American countries, some of them neighbors, the presentation of a vaccination certificate at the time of arriving in its territory.
Today South America remains alert and expectant in the face of the advance of acute hemorrhagic viral condition transmitted by the “mouth of mosquitoes that inhabit rainy, tropical, rural jungle areas”, As highlighted by the Peruvian Ministry of Health, also by limiting that infection cannot produce through personal contact, objects or breast milk.
Already with respect to Ecuadorwe tell you that from the May 12the international certificate of yellow fever vaccination must be in force to be presented as a requirement by those travelers from Colombia, Brazil, Peru and Bolivia.
“The Ecuadorian government recommends travelers to take the necessary precautions, comply with this provision and plan their trips in advance”, Ends up remarking the Ministry of Public Health after establishing that the measure includes people from“any nationality or residence”Whose permanence about one of the 4 South American countries mentioned, has exceeded 10 days traveling or simply traveling it before deciding to arrive at the Quito International Airport, for example, or other air terminals.
Apart from vaccinating yourself, practice preventive measures such as getting repellent in order to avoid infection of yellow fever. (Source: Istock)
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In relation to a statement published on April 1, and the reasons behind this government decision under the management of Daniel Noboa, we tell you that as of March 26 the epidemiological situation on Ecuadorian territory reveals the next number of people infected with yellow fever reported from Colombia, Brazil, Peru and Bolivia, according to PAHO:
- 131 Confirmed cases in humans
– Bolivia Plurinational State with 1 fatal case
– Brazil with 81 cases (31 fatal)
– Colombia with 31 cases (13 fatal)
– Peru with 18 cases (8 fatal)
- Avoid staying in open spaces during the hours where there are more mosquitoes (sunset until the night).
- Use abundance repellent and renew the application according to the type if you had contact with water or perspire too much.
- Avoid mosquito bites using repellent, and clear sleeves of long sleeves and pants.
- Avoid reproduction of mosquitoes emptying all containers that accumulate water.
- The vaccine can be applied from 12 months to 59 years of age, a dose being sufficient to stay protected for life.
- Vaccine protection starts 10 days after application as such, and therefore must be applied in that period of time before traveling to areas of high risk or countries that request it by certificate.
