Offer people special modules to facilitate adherence to the vaccination process. This was the objective that the Municipality of Florida and his Health Directoratewithin the framework of the inoculation campaign against influenza, which, this Friday, gave its official starting point in this commune of Santiago.
During a first stage, the campaign against influenza 2022, in Florida, will be focused on vaccination, Hope Space, the largest inoculation center in Chile. This place, located in the Bicentennial stadium (Enrique Olivares street), has health equipment and adequate boxes to facilitate the inoculation of the neighbors who should be vaccinated.
In the first two days, more than 1,400 doses against influenza have already been administered. These are added to the 1,138,853 of the massive campaign against covid-19, which, in this space, began on February 3, 2021.
Simultaneous vaccinations
According to the mayor of Florida, Rodolfo Carter, getting vaccinated year after year is the best way to reduce the risk of contracting influenza. “I invite all Floridians in the target groups to come to Espacio Esperanza. Here we have all the conditions for an expeditious and reliable vaccination process. This vaccine is free, safe and there is no contraindication that prevents administering the covid-19 vaccine simultaneously “highlighted the communal chief.
Influenza is a serious and contagious disease spread by coughing. Also, when sneezing or nasal secretions. Complications of the disease can lead to hospitalization and even death. In addition, the condition can also cause complications of certain diseases such as diabetes, asthma, and heart or lung disease.
National goal: 85%
According to the Ministry of Health, the target population of the National Vaccination Campaign against influenza 2022 It is 7,886,031 people and the process will take place until May 16. But it could be extended, to the extent that the 85% vaccination goal is met nationwide.
Like every year, the campaign includes, within its target groups, people aged 65 and over; chronically ill between 11 and up to 64 years; pregnant women, boys and girls from 6 months to 5th grade; health personnel; preschool and school education workers up to 5th grade, among others.
