Although the flu or catarrh, as it is called acute or chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory system, is a common ailment, the Cuban Ministry of Health needs actions to prevent the spread of this virus in the population.
As part of this national strategy, the flu vaccination campaign began in the municipality of Calixto García, where infants will benefit from 6 months to 1 year, 11 months and 29 days, as well as asthmatic children between the ages of 3 years and 4 years. , 11 months and 29 days.
Ms. Sisley Peña Silva, Head of Nursing at the Buenaventura Polyclinic, explains the importance of these measures to maintain the well-being and happiness of the family.
"Every year the country puts at the disposal of vulnerable sectors this type of vaccination that seeks to prevent first of all the appearance of respiratory affections that could become more complex if they do not receive adequate medical treatment.
"In the health area of Buenaventura 360 children will be benefited through this injectable vaccination, which is a guarantee of health and a further demonstration of the large resources available in the country for free care to the people," he added.
This vaccination consists of two stages, said Peña Silva: "The first one that is already supplied and, later, the second one will be carried out one month after receiving the first dose", who also assured to have all the material and human insurances for the development successful of it that should end in the month of August. "
