More than 18,000 doses of flu vaccine available La Crónica del Quindío

Of the 30,000 biological products received by the Department for influenza vaccine in adults, more than 18,000 doses are still available reported Adriana María García Gutiérrez referring to the health of children of the Ministry of Health.

He said that the actors of the health system and the community in general must be part of the vaccination request .

"Especially the population aged over 60, with chronic lung diseases, children diagnosed with cancer and people with diabetes citizens suffering from morbid obesity and diseases cardiac, regardless of age. "

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noted that vaccine is the most effective in decreasing mortality by the virus and should be applied annually .

Interested persons may visit the nearest vaccinator health center from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am. m. until 16:00 m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a. m. until 12:00 m

In addition, the Ministry of Health convened the IPS, EPS and mayors, to activate common strategies that allow for adequate promotion of this profitable method prevents serious diseases and does not require administrative processes such as billing, authorization or affiliation to the PES. He also called them to actively engage for the welfare of the Quindiana population

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THE CHRONICLE