Dr. Barthe: The coverage of children immunized against influenza is very low in the province

07/12/2018 –

The flu virus is circulating throughout the country and Santiago is not exempt from this reality.

Health professionals caution against the importance of dose acquisition by risk groups and ensure that despite the cold that manifests for several weeks, they are still in time to receive the vaccine.

Dr. Manuel Barthe, pediatrician, said that in the province, there are many children who have not yet been vaccinated, despite the fact that the dose is in the mandatory vaccination schedule and that it is totally free.

"Viral circulation increases because of the cold, and unfortunately, because of the reports sent by the National Immunization Program to the Pediatric Society of Santiago del Estero, the coverage of children remains very low, so it is important to place the dose, "explained the professional about the province's situation around probative health.

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Barthe also said that despite the onset of colds, it is important to fill the vaccination card even now.

"There is still time to get vaccinated, it is recommended for those who are in the group at risk, do not forget that in the vaccination schedule, it is mandatory, between 6 months and two years, in the case of children, in pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases, simply because of viral and cold circulation, are increasing, but we are still in time to get vaccinated, "said Dr. Manuel Barthe