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Flu vaccination campaign under way in the CSC
Today the most vulnerable population has begun to receive the flu vaccine at their health centre. Over 60 years of age, people with chronic illness, young children, pregnant women and health workers, among others. Osakidetza has already given more than 100,000 appointments for the next few days. In addition, for the first time this year, vaccination centres will be set up in the three Basque capitals for vaccination without having to ask for a shift.
"In spite of the good weather, the flu has the same characteristics as last year."
The Health Counselor, Alberto Martínez, has warned that the flu has taken the same trend as last year, although Dr. Pello Latasa, a specialist in preventive medicine, has stated that the level of flu severity has not changed.
Where and when can I get the flu vaccine?
During this campaign, Osakidetza has tried to bring vaccination closer to the population through vaccination centres, where those who want to be vaccinated can do so without an appointment.
A person unrelated to livestock has been infected with swine flu in Catalonia
This virus has not affected the health of this infected person, so it does not endanger public health. The infected person, whose friends suffer from chronic diseases, went to the hospital on 30 January, when the disease was detected, for reasons other than flu symptoms.
Influenza hospitalizations drop by more than 30% in the CSC
Since the start of the campaign, a total of 17,465 cases of influenza have been recorded in Osakidetza hospitals, with 2,274 hospitalizations and 74 ICU income.
Flu cases in the Basque Country have increased by 4% in the week following the Christmas celebrations
Osakidetza believes flu cases have reached their peak
After three consecutive weeks of declines in the cases detected, Osakidetza does not expect a "major upturn" for these days, as explained by the Director of Health Care, Koldo Berganzo, who believes that, following the experience this year, vaccination centres will be launched in the three ACV territories in the coming years.
Influenza cases in the Basque Country have fallen by 41.5% in the last week and the incidence is 667.88 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
As a result of the evolution of the flu, Osakidetza has concluded that the campaign summit has passed, but has stressed the need to "pay close attention" to the evolution of the virus, especially due to the increase in social interactions related to the end of the year holidays.
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The streets of the Basque Country have been filled this year with commitment and solidarity for Palestine. The protests of the Return, the strike of October and the images of the match between Euskal Selekzioa and Palestine have gone around the world.
El consejero Martinez asegura que la gripe desciende en Euskadi a un ritmo "importante" pese a que puede haber un repunte "punctual" tras las fiestas navideñas
Flu falls for the second consecutive week in the CSC
Although the incidence of influenza has decreased, the Department of Health and Osakidetza have called for caution about the increase in social activity this Christmas.
Osakidetza warns that the flu epidemic could hit its peak in Christmas week
The flu incidence data are almost four times higher than in the previous year: 438.87 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, so the Department of Health has again called on the population to get vaccinated and use the mask.
The Ministry of Health and the Autonomous Communities agree on a joint protocol against respiratory viruses
The document defines four scenarios and proposes measures to be taken in each of them, which, according to the Ministry, will serve to "improve response" to influenza, covid and other infections.
The Department of Health has called on children under 60 to be vaccinated against influenza, especially children
This week there have been 889 cases of influenza, of which only 6.2% have been hospitalized, compared to 10% last week, a decrease that shows that vaccination can reduce serious cases.
Osakidetza will close its vaccination center in La Casilla today as influenza stops rising in Bizkaia
The contagion curve has stabilized thanks to the vaccination effort and the high level of immunization. More than 447,000 people have been vaccinated in recent weeks in the ACV, which will allow the closure of the Bilbao vaccine field as planned.
The number of cases of influenza is "falling" in Bizkaia thanks to vaccination
According to the latest data, 417,744 people have been vaccinated against this respiratory disease in the CSC, 11% more than last year.
Osakidetza has vaccinated 11% more than last year and has called for immunization against influenza
Those over 75 years of age or chronically ill may request an appointment to be vaccinated against influenza and covid.
Why did the flu advance this year?
Pello Latasa , head of epidemiology surveillance at the Department of Health of the Basque Government, explains that the incidence cases of these weeks may be the beginning of the seasonal flu epidemic or a pre-epidemic upturn. This year's scum is the key to the incidence of influenza this year.
Osakidetzak astebete aurreratu du gripearen txertoa Bizkaiko eta Gipuzkoako herritar guztientzat
President Pradales has called on the population to be vaccinated against influenza because the incidence of influenza has advanced
The lehendakari has called on society not to relax in the face of the impact of influenza and to increase the rate of vaccination, since this year its incidence has been advanced among the Basque population, especially in Bizkaia. "Vaccinated we can avoid annual influenza. Vaccinated we can avoid being sick and in bed for a week. And the vaccine, let's not forget, can save our lives," said Pradales.