Flu Vaccines Available Now in Puerto Vallarta Health Centers Brenda Beltrán - Tribuna de la Bahia
go to original November 26, 2023

Dr. Jaime Álvarez Zayas, director of the Eighth Health Region, informed that there are already vaccines against Influenza available at health centers for citizens to get vaccinated, since it is expected to apply about 60 thousand doses until March 2024, which is when the campaign concludes.

He mentioned that the vaccine is free and is applied to all citizens, although priority should be given to vulnerable groups that if they get sick can have serious complications, and even die, such as pregnant women, children under 5 years of age, older adults, people living with HIV, people suffering from cancer or who have diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, or obesity.

"We already started with all these groups, also the health sector must be vaccinated and we have already applied approximately 40% of the doses, being that the campaign will end in March 2024, but we are doing things faster in the health centers of the six municipalities that make up the health region, as well as hospitals such as the Naval to enter the vaccination issue."

Álvarez Zayas, commented that there have been few cases of influenza, although he said he did not have the exact data, but emphasized that this disease does have a specific treatment as it is an antiviral and that it is available free of charge in all health units.

On the other hand, the doctor commented that low temperatures are already being registered in the region, to which he recommended citizens to avoid sudden changes in temperature and to keep warm.

"Eat properly, especially fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins C to protect and improve our immune system and also keep healthy our membranes, nasal and pharynx to avoid being susceptible to get sick, also avoid smoking and drinking in excess and be ready if you have any respiratory symptoms, go to the doctor quickly."

Finally, he indicated that acute respiratory infections, such as the common cold or any other throat infection, are already beginning to be a reason for consultation at health centers.

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This material was translated from Spanish using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process.

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