Now is the time to get vaccinated, before respiratory virus cases begin to increase exponentially, reports from Health Surveillance.
Dr. Guillermo Sequera, General Director of Health Surveillance, warned that in the country there is a rise of respiratory virus activity.
“We are seeing increase in consultations in all ages, mainly in the adult range and in young children”reported, referring mainly to influenza viruses A and B, and SARS-CoV2 cause of COVID-19 disease.
He pointed out that up to now there is a progressive increase in the diagnosis of cases and hospitalizations due to respiratory symptoms.
Considering the epidemiological panorama and the entry of the cold season, the doctor urges vaccination in time to curb the impact that can cause respiratory diseases, especially in the vulnerable population.
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“Must get vaccinated now, before a wave hits and the cases begin to increase exponentially ”, Sequera emphasizes. He clarifies that early vaccination confers protection from contracting serious conditions, thus reducing the risk of hospitalization and death.
The epidemiologist insists that the application of vaccines against winter diseases (the quadrivalent against influenza and the bivalent against COVID-19) should be carried out at this time and not during the peak of the disease, when cases skyrocket.
Within the framework of the campaign vaccination “Winter 2023” The following vaccines are available:
1) Against COVID-19 (Bivalent). Protects against severe forms of infection. Reduces the chances of hospitalization and death.
Annual dose indicated for people 6 years and older. People with risk factors and/or comorbidities will be prioritized.
The annual bivalent vaccine may be applied:
*From the 4th. month of application of the second COVID dose, or
*From the 6th. month of application of the booster dose.
2) Against influenza (Quadrivalent). This vaccine prevents severe cases and their complications. Reduces the risk of hospitalization and saves lives.
The influenza vaccine is freely accessible to the entire population, oriented from 6 months of life, mainly for people in risk groups:
*Children from 6 to 35 months of age.
*Health workers.
*Pregnant.
*Puerperal.
*People with underlying disease.
*Older adults, 60 years and older.
3) Against pneumococcus. This vaccine protects against 23 serotypes of pneumococcus: pneumonia, bacterial meningitis Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Aimed at people 60 years of age and older, with no history of vaccination or who have received a dose 5 years ago.
Authorized vaccination centers and opening hours: vaccinate.gov.py
