Río Negro Flu Vaccine: 100,000 Doses Administered – Local News
- As of today, September 17, 2024, the Río Negro Province Ministry of Health has administered over 102,000 doses of the influenza vaccine, achieving 79.1% coverage of the 129,600...
- The free and mandatory vaccination campaign is focused on risk groups as defined by the National Immunization Program.
- health officials emphasize that the influenza vaccine is a critical tool in reducing the incidence of complications, hospitalizations, long-term health issues, and fatalities associated with the influenza virus.
Río Negro Province Reports High Influenza vaccination Coverage
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Updated September 17, 2024, 10:09:21 AM
Vaccination Campaign Progress
As of today, September 17, 2024, the Río Negro Province Ministry of Health has administered over 102,000 doses of the influenza vaccine, achieving 79.1% coverage of the 129,600 doses received. Health authorities continue to encourage residents to prioritize vaccination as a key preventative measure.
Key vaccination Statistics by Group
The free and mandatory vaccination campaign is focused on risk groups as defined by the National Immunization Program. Detailed figures as of September 17, 2024, include:
- Individuals aged 2 to 64 with risk factors: 38,283 doses administered.
- Individuals over 65: 41,613 doses administered.
- Health personnel: 8,928 doses administered.
- Pregnant individuals: 3,804 doses administered.
- Postpartum individuals (puerperal): 423 doses administered.
- Children under 6 months to 2 years: 6,840 first doses and 2,736 second doses administered.
Importance of Vaccination and Focus on Health Staff
health officials emphasize that the influenza vaccine is a critical tool in reducing the incidence of complications, hospitalizations, long-term health issues, and fatalities associated with the influenza virus. A specific effort is underway to increase vaccination rates among health personnel, who are considered a priority group to safeguard the provinceS healthcare system’s capacity and ensure continued patient care.