Free influenza vaccination in Carolina
The clinics will take place on the 20th and 21st of February at the Hospital of the UPR.
The University of Puerto Rico Hospital in Carolina, Dr. Federico Trilla, announced that it will carry out free influenza vaccination clinics on February 20 and 21.
Vaccinations will be carried out from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Cardiology Clinic area.
According to statistics from the Department of Health, the weekly contagions already exceed 1.000 cases. Meanwhile, in the United States, the influenza virus is already an epidemic that has caused the death of more than 30 children and experts claim that the figure can increase.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. The best way to protect yourself from influenza is getting vaccinated. CDC recommends that all people six months and older, especially people at high risk of developing serious influenza-related complications, are vaccinated every year.
"In the face of the alarming increase in cases of people with influenza, especially children, we have decided to carry out a mass vaccination in our hospital. Also, we will be offering guidance on the steps that can be taken to prevent influenza, "said Diraida Maldonado, executive director of hospital Carolinese. For more information, please call (787) 757-1800.
The Health department recommends visiting health providers or text the word FLU at (787) 303-2222. Two other clinics will take place this Friday and Saturday, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
Preventive measures 1. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you are sick and have a flu-like illness, the CDC recommends that you do rest at home for at least 24 hours after the fever disappears, except for health care or other needs. The fever should go away without using medication to reduce it.
2. While you are sick, limit contact with other people as much as possible to avoid infection. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the handkerchief in the trash after use.
3. Wash hands with soap and water frequently. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
4. Limit touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread in this way.
The University of Puerto Rico Hospital in Carolina, Dr. Federico Trilla, announced that it will carry out free influenza vaccination clinics on February 20 and 21.
Vaccinations will be carried out from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Cardiology Clinic area.
According to statistics from the Department of Health, the weekly contagions already exceed 1.000 cases. Meanwhile, in the United States, the influenza virus is already an epidemic that has caused the death of more than 30 children and experts claim that the figure can increase.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. The best way to protect yourself from influenza is getting vaccinated. CDC recommends that all people six months and older, especially people at high risk of developing serious influenza-related complications, are vaccinated every year.
"In the face of the alarming increase in cases of people with influenza, especially children, we have decided to carry out a mass vaccination in our hospital. Also, we will be offering guidance on the steps that can be taken to prevent influenza, "said Diraida Maldonado, executive director of hospital Carolinese. For more information, please call (787) 757-1800.
The Health department recommends visiting health providers or text the word FLU at (787) 303-2222. Two other clinics will take place this Friday and Saturday, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
Preventive measures 1. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you are sick and have a flu-like illness, the CDC recommends that you do rest at home for at least 24 hours after the fever disappears, except for health care or other needs. The fever should go away without using medication to reduce it.
2. While you are sick, limit contact with other people as much as possible to avoid infection. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the handkerchief in the trash after use.
3. Wash hands with soap and water frequently. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
4. Limit touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread in this way.
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