It is essential that risk groups apply the dose against influenza

07/10/2018 –

Influenza or flu is a viral respiratory illness that usually occurs during the coldest months of the year. To avoid serious cases, it is important for at – risk groups to receive the annual flu shot before the arrival of winter. They are:

* Pregnant and Puerperal Women: in any trimester of pregnancy.

* Children from 6 to 24 months: should receive two separate doses of at least 4 weeks.

* Children and adults with immunological or chronic diseases: diabetes, obesity, respiratory diseases, etc. In these cases, a medical order must be presented.

* Older adults and health staff. For these groups, the vaccine is free