Free vaccination in Colombia: 22 vaccines that protect against 30 diseases will be applied

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As announced by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the commitment is to reach all municipalities, indigenous reservations, the Afro-Colombian population and in general the entire population subject to the PAI.

July vaccination day goals.

It is important to remember that vaccination against influenza and covid-19 must be guaranteed to risk groups such as children over 6 months, pregnant women, adults
the elderly, people with basic diseases and human talent in health.

As a strategy to achieve the greatest possible coverage and a real impact on
public health, The Ministry of Health will have an intramural and extramural vaccination service, house to house, as well as fixed posts in areas of population concentration, and displacement to rural areas dispersed or difficult to access.

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According to the National Institute of Health (INS) so far this year, cases of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis and Meningococcus have been identified; severe diseases that can cause disabling conditions or even death and that are preventable by vaccines.

For this reason, the portfolio made a call to all parents of family with children under 6 years of age to attend vaccination points that have 22 vaccines that fight 30 diseases. All of these vaccines are safe, effective, and free.

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