Respiratory diseases: who should get vaccinated against influenza, pneumonia and RSV in Argentina

Since mid last April cases infections influenza, pneumonia and bronchiolitis among the population of the city Argentina. In this context The Ministry of Health of the Nation reminded that there are vaccines reduce the risk of complications from these diseases.

Influenza, pneumonia and bronchiolitis vaccines are included in the vaccine. National vaccination calendarand there are precise instructions for which groups Doses must be applied. You can also get a vaccine against COVID-19. They are available at hospitals and government vaccination centers across the country.

Through the so-called “sentinel units”. The country’s 24 jurisdictions have seen an increase in outpatient influenza cases over the past seven weeks. At the same time, in cases requiring hospitalization, there was an increase in the detection of both influenza and bronchiolitis. COVID infection rates remain low.

“Faced with a seasonal increase in cases of respiratory infections and in order to reduce the serious complications and hospitalizations associated with them, the Ministry of Health continues to promote National Campaign for the Prevention of Respiratory Diseaseswhich promotes care and vaccination against influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19 and pneumococcus throughout the country in collaboration with jurisdictions,” the official statement said.

Immunization campaign against flu It’s now 11 weeks. There were 3,514,703 doses administered. vaccination coverage has reached 62.33% among medical personnel, but only 33.68% in pregnant women and 34.4% in people over 65 years of age.

This flu shot is for people aged 6 and 24 months of life, medical personnel, over 65 years old, People pregnant And postpartum up to 10 days after discharge from the maternity hospital (if you were not vaccinated during pregnancy) and for people of any age with risk factors.

bronchiolitis This is especially true for children under 1 year of age. This can be caused by various viruses. The most common is respiratory syncytial virus (ON WEDNESDAY).

The RSV vaccine has been authorized by the National Authority for Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) for use in people classified as 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy. They also over 60 years old They should receive the syncytial virus vaccine.

Due to the transplacental passage of antibodies, the dose provides protection against bronchiolitis during the first six months of life, which is the period of greatest vulnerability to severe symptoms of infection with this virus. “To date, 74,426 vaccines have been administered, implying cumulative coverage 30.50%“,” the Health Portfolio reported.

The experts’ answer is “yes.” Flu and RSV vaccines can be administered simultaneous with other doses of the National Calendar and with immunization against the coronavirus that causes the disease. COVID-19. “It is important that people come with their ID and their children’s ID so that a health professional can check it,” they recommended.

In this sense, it is important that the vaccination calendar is updated for risk groups. Pneumococcuswhich protects against serious infections (such as pneumonia and meningitis) and their potential complications.

The coronavirus is still circulating, and vaccination can help reduce the risk of complications such as pneumonia. Deaths from corona virus registered in 2023 they added 500 peoplewhereas during the same period mortality from flu were 106 in the country.

“We would like to remind you that a strategy to increase vaccination against COVID-19 is essential to maintain adequate protection and prevent complications, hospitalizations and deaths from the disease,” the Health Portfolio said in a statement.

Vaccination is voluntary and independent of previous coronavirus disease. Currently, the target population for vaccination includes people aged 6 months and older.

The reasons for the development of pneumonia are different. One of them is infection Pneumococcusbacteria Pneumococcuswhich is usually found in the mucous membrane of the nose or throat of a person.

Pneumococcus can cause mild illnesses such as otitis and sinusitis; and serious invasive such as pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis and arthritis.

To prevent pneumonia Pneumococcusinfants, people aged 65 years and people aged 5 to 64 years with chronic diseases such as chronic heart diseasechronic lung disease, diabetes, alcoholism, chronic liver disease, smoking and people with weakened immune systems.