Increases vaccination coverage against influenza in Bolivia

We have a 50% hedge. At the national level, for example, we have departments like Santa Cruz that are above 75, he says.

Rocabado explains that until June 4, the application of the vaccine only reached 25 percent and, despite the recommendations made by the state's portfolio to the population, it does not He did not go to a health center to be vaccinated against the flu.

The departments of Santa Cruz, La Paz, Cochabamba, Beni and Tarija top the list with the highest percentage of vaccination.

We still have vaccines and invite the population at risk, such as older adults, young children, pregnant women basic pathology, to immunize. It is important not to neglect this aspect, he adds.

According to official data, there have been up to now 250 positive influenza cases and 27 deaths, including 22 with the A (H1N1) virus and the other five influenza viruses. type B.

With respect to acute respiratory infections (ARAS), more than one million 750 positive cases were confirmed.

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