The Importance of Vaccination and Updated Schedule: Ministry of Public Health, Paraguay

From the Ministry of Public Health, through the Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), families are reminded of the importance of boys and girls having their vaccination schedules up to date. Vaccines provide protection against various diseases and help prevent complications and even deaths. In the country, article 6 of Law No. 4621/2015 “National Vaccination” establishes that … Read more

The Importance of Vaccination and the Hexavalent Vaccine Schedule

It is important that everyone receives the corresponding vaccines at the indicated times, following the schedule of the Expanded Program on Immunizations (PAI). This year the hexavalent was incorporated into the scheme, which provides protection against six diseases in a single dose. With the hexavalent, children are protected from diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, … Read more

Guidelines for Finding the Right Mental Health Professional for You

Guidelines for Finding the Right Mental Health Professional for You

If you’ve never seen a mental health professional before, it may be difficult to find a professional who meets your needs. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind as you seek a mental health professional. Mental health professionals diagnose and treat mental health conditions. Most of them hold a master’s degree. Some of them … Read more

Recent Outbreak of Chickenpox in Military Establishment and Educational Institutions

All cases are in isolation, none were serious. To date, 41 cases of chickenpox have been identified in the military establishment, five of them have already been discharged. Four educational institutions in the area are also affected, where 5 students with chickenpox were detected, the majority from Kindergarten and Preschool. As a result of the … Read more

Survey on Vaccination Coverage in Fernando de la Mora: Assessing Children’s Vaccination Status and Reasons for Non-Vaccination

It will take place from August 21 to 25, in order to assess the proportion of children who are up to date with their vaccinations and find out the reasons for not vaccinating. In the coming weeks, it is planned to carry out a “Survey on regular schedule vaccines” in the city of Fernando de … Read more

Untreated Depression and Marital Crisis: The Tragic Story of Petra Clinic Co-Owner Tomáš Řehořek

Untreated Depression and Marital Crisis: The Tragic Story of Petra Clinic Co-Owner Tomáš Řehořek

It is said that it was not only untreated depression that led Petra Clinic co-owner Tomáš Řehořek (†44) to commit suicide. His marriage was going through a crisis, which was confirmed by Bleska’s widow Petra (47). And that was because of investments on which the spouses did not agree. The owner of an aesthetic medicine … Read more

The Epidemiological Situation of Respiratory Viruses and Arboviruses: Significant Decrease in Cases

In a press conference held this Friday, July 7, Dr. Guillermo Sequera, General Director of Health Surveillance, announced the epidemiological situation with respect to respiratory viruses and arboviruses, which show a significant decrease in cases, although they continue to present and affecting the vulnerable population, mainly. Regarding Covid-19, it reported a significant decrease in the … Read more

AutoCAN 2023: Promoting Awareness of Zoonoses and Animal Health on World Zoonoses Day

Within the framework of “World Zoonoses Day”, commemorated today, July 6, the National Zoonosis Control Program and National Anti-Rabies Center, under the Ministry of Public Health, will hold a new edition of AutoCAN 2023 “, on Friday 7 July, from 09:00 to 15:00, which will display various attractions to promote awareness of zoonoses and the … Read more

The Inclusion of Hexavalent Vaccine in Paraguay: Facts, Application, and Digital Vaccination Booklet

The incorporation of the hexavalent vaccine to the regular vaccination scheme, free of charge for the entire population, is a fact that helps in the universality of services and health equity for the population. Hexavalent protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae B, and poliomyelitis. The application of the vaccine began on Monday, … Read more

The Emotional Test of Congenital Disease: A Mother and Daughter’s Heartfelt Moment

If a child is born with a congenital disease, it will be a severe life test for both the child and the parents. (Picture/schematic diagram, flipped from pixabay) Many parents are welcoming the joy of a new life, but the most unacceptable thing is that their children have health problems. When a child has a … Read more