They begin today in the entire department against covid-19 and the Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Both the units of the Honorary Commission for the Fight against Tuberculosis and Prevalent Diseases, which are based in both Melo and Río Branco, and the private health provider will begin vaccination campaigns against covid-19 and the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
“We are starting today, Monday, January 13, with two campaigns: that of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus and that of covid-19, with Omicron, with the circulating virus.” confirmed Yanisey Díaz.
“As far as covid-19 is concerned, we will start today with ELEMPEM, for people over 70 years of age. Then it will be staggered, like previous campaigns. For example, starting Monday the 20th the vaccine will be available for people over 80 years of age, immunocompromised and pregnant women. As of Monday, January 27, those over 70 years of age and with Down Syndrome will be added and, finally, as of Monday, February 3, those over 50 years of age with comorbidities” detailed the person in charge of the Melo Tisiological Center.
“For people who already have the complete vaccination, it is a single dose, it is a booster with the circulating virus. The system is very similar to the flu vaccine, depending on the virus that is circulating, it is the vaccine that comes for us.” he explained.
In the case of Long Stay Establishments for the Elderly, the officials of the Honorary Anti-Tuberculosis Commission will go to the different residences with the corresponding doses. “We are going to go next Tuesday and Thursday because we are in the middle of the license period. We would start with different ELEMPEM, a task that we would finish before February begins” reported.
“The rest of the population, when it is their turn, must go to the Tisiological Center. There is also CAMCEL that is going to vaccinate, as well as CAMCEL Fraile Muerto. All vaccination centers that have covid-19 are going to vaccinate” he assured.
In the case of the city of Río Branco, the vaccine will be provided at the Peripheral Sub Center that operates on the same premises as the Hospital. “The official would be going next week to the city’s ELEPEM to vaccinate the people who live there and then follow the same schedule according to age.” Díaz told THE DIARY PROFESSIONAL.
In both centers dependent on the Honorary Commission, opening hours will be between 8 and 12:30 from Monday to Friday, except holidays.
“We ask the population to respect the stripes. Don’t rush to come. “Those people who have comorbidities should do it” he pointed out.
RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS
“The RSV vaccination campaign begins today, Monday, January 13, and will extend until August 31” Yanisey Díaz advanced.
“It will be done under the same conditions as last year. The vaccine is indicated in pregnant people over 18 years of age between 32 weeks and 36 weeks and 6 days of gestation. he remembered.
“To access the vaccination, as always, pregnant people must present a pregnancy control card or a medical prescription that certifies their condition.” he stated.
“The main objective is to protect infants under 6 months of age against severe forms of the disease during the high season of virus circulation” held.
“The vaccine will be available in public and private inoculation centers for free” stood out. “It can be co-administered with other vaccines in the regular schedule such as the flu and the triple bacterial vaccine.” assured the person in charge of the Melo Tisiological Center located on Calle Treinta y Tres, almost Oribe, in front of the Higher Technical School.
