The period of vaccination versus Influence started on October 3 and extends to March 2023 and it is highly recommended to do it before the cold season to be more protected from respiratory diseases.
say of María Elia Rodríguez Aguirre, vaccination coordinator at the health jurisdiction number 6 of Torreónthe start of the flu vaccination started on October 3 at the Polyclinic, “it is very important to hire people at higher risk such as children from 6 months to less than five years, pregnant women, the elderly and people with concomitant diseases“.
Emphasize that all vaccines are important, flu applies once a year and specifically it is to protect children from Influenza A and Bespecially to avoid breathing problems. “It is necessary that the entire vaccination schedule is respected, so that the little ones acquire a protection and immunity against any disease that occurs and the complication they can have is minimal. “
Rodríguez Aguirre points out this If the little one has just received his dose against the covid vaccine he can apply the flu vaccine, only request it both in the opposite armas they can sometimes present pain and in this way can be avoided.
“We have 31 urban and rural health centers within which are i Torreón General Hospital and Matamoros Comprehensive Hospital. Those who participate must bring their own vaccination register and, those interested can get close to any of the places in a hours from 8:00 to 13:00 from Monday to Friday“.
Finally, stress that it is important that parents come with their children and babies to protect them and complete the programnot only of influence, because currently there is the campaign of hexavalent which protects children up to six years of age from six diseases.
In a document shared by the Health Secretarystates that the flu virus is passed from one person to another through the contact with droplets of saliva expelled when sneezing or coughingr.
To avoid contagion, basic prevention measures such as correct use of masks according to the regulations of each locality, especially in the presence of respiratory symptoms, healthy distance, frequent hand washing with soap and water or application of alcoholic gel whenever necessary and ventilation of the spaces.
The main symptoms of seasonal flu are: fever with chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache and fatigue. In such cases, it is necessary to seek medical attention and avoid self-medication.
