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    IMSS to apply 203,000 influenza vaccines

    The IMSS has 203 thousand vaccines against seasonal influenza A (H1N1) to protect the insured population, especially groups vulnerables.El Sol de Cordoba
    December 6, 2010


    Yolanda Reyes Apodaca

    C?rdoba, Veracruz .- To protect vulnerable groups from the cold, the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) in southern Veracruz has 203 thousand vaccines against influenza - seasonal and A (H1N1) - Units distributed Family Medicine, it is recommended vaccinations to strengthen the immune system before the winter season.

    The doses are applied to children under 10 years of age and older than 60.

    The goal is to apply until the end of the year all doses, because until a month ago the IMSS received a consignment of 60 000 shots and then up to 143 000 203 000 which they currently have.

    Coordination of Public Health urged people who are among vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, hypertension, cancer, asthma, malnutrition and some other chronic condition to be vaccinated, to strengthen your immune system.

    It is recommended to those who are vaccinated should not be rubbing his arm as it may cause an abscess or infection if you have discomfort, apply cold water soaks of the affected part to reduce inflammation.

    The people attending to be vaccinated must be free of cold symptoms: cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, among others, because the vaccine can highlight the inconvenience, so we recommend waiting until symptoms disappear.
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