2024 Winter Vaccination Campaign: Priority Groups Urged to Receive Influenza and COVID-19 Doses at Vaccination Centers

2024 Winter Vaccination Campaign: Priority Groups Urged to Receive Influenza and COVID-19 Doses at Vaccination Centers

Priority groups to receive doses against influenza and COVID-19 must approach or be taken to the vaccination centers enabled within the 2024 winter vaccination campaign, which aims to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with the virus, especially among groups of risks. The ideal is for each family to approach its members who are within the … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About the International Electronic Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

The Ministry of Health answers the most frequently asked questions about the International Electronic Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. First, enter: and the electronic identity must be created. If you do not yet have an electronic identity, in The steps to create it are explained. With electronic identity, you can access various documents. In the “Health” … Read more

Being an organ donor transforms the hope of many people into a reality

Being an organ donor transforms the hope of many people into a reality

The number 271 is not just numbers, it is children and adults, men and women of Paraguay for whom an organ and tissue transplant is the only opportunity to continue living or to improve the quality of their existence. Any person over 18 years of age is considered an organ and tissue donor, unless they … Read more

Decrease in Influenza Consultations and SARS-CoV2 Infections – Weekly Report and Vaccination Information

In the last week, an 8% decrease in the demand for consultations due to influenza-type illness was reported. SARS-CoV2 is the predominant virus at the moment. The application of the annual vaccine protects against severe forms of the disease, available in the country’s vaccination centers. In the last week (SE) 46, consultations for influenza-type illness … Read more

Importance of Annual Vaccination: Decrease in Influenza Illness and Hospitalizations

Patient demand for influenza-type illness decreased 11% in the last week, but viruses continue to circulate, which is why the health ministry insists on the importance of annual vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza. Sentinel Surveillance shows that in the last week (SE) 44, consultations for influenza-type illness (ILI) at the country level have registered a … Read more

Reducing Hospitalizations and Deaths with Annual Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccinations

In the last one, a decrease in the demand for consultations due to influenza-type illness was observed. Accessing annual vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from these diseases. In the last week (SE) 43, consultations for influenza-type illness (ILI) have registered a decrease of 14%, compared to the previous … Read more

Alarming Drop in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage: Importance of the Bivalent Vaccine

Cases of the disease are increasing; only 5% of the population received the bivalent vaccine. The group of those under 18 years of age is the most unprotected, with coverage of 1% and 2%. Meanwhile, the percentage of vaccinated in older people ranges between 10% and 14%. Data from the Expanded Program on Immunizations (EPI) … Read more

The Importance of COVID-19 Vaccination for Children and the Elderly: Access and Protection

The Expanded Program on Immunizations (EPI) remembers that access to vaccination against COVID-19, mainly at the extremes of life such as children and the elderly, is essential. Immunization not only reduces the possibility of developing severe forms of the disease, but also of hospitalization and death. According to the latest report from the General Directorate … Read more

Training on Analysis and Use of Electronic Vaccination Registry (RVE) for Improved Immunization Coverage

The Expanded Immunization Program (PAI) began a series of training sessions on the Analysis and Use of Information from the Electronic Vaccination Registry (RVE) in the Central and Caaguazú departments. These training days, which have the support of the Project Strengthening the Response against COVID-19 (MSPyBS, USAID, CIRD), will last three weeks, also covering Itapúa … Read more

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