2023-12-12 23:00:56
The seasonal flu vaccine It is part of the Universal Vaccination Program. To date, it is a biological product of great relevance to prevent serious cases that can lead to fatal cases. Although regardless of its importance, application coverage has great differences between countries.
What is influenza?
I agree with you US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the influenza It is a contagious respiratory disease. It infects the nose, throat and in some cases the lungs. The virus responsible can cause mild or severe illness and can sometimes cause death.
For its part, the World Health Organization (WHO) mentions that it causes between 290,000 and 650,000 deaths annually. 99% of deaths in children under five years of age occur in developing countries.
Flu vaccine, who should receive it?
Girls and boys from 6 months to 59 months of age: first 2 doses with a minimum interval of four weeks between each one. Subsequently, it is applied once a year. Girls, boys and adolescents from 5 to 18 years old with risk factors. Girls or boys aged 5 to 8 years who have not received two doses of the vaccine receive doses one month apart and thereafter once a year. Girls or boys older than 9 years up to 18 years of age receive one dose annually, whether or not they have previously received the vaccine. People 60 years of age and older, one dose every year. People ages 19 to 59 with risk factors are given one dose each year.
Main risk factors
Asthma and other chronic lung diseases. Heart disease (heart diseases, does not include systemic arterial hypertension). Immunodeficiencies (damaged or decreased body defense system) such as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection, cancer. Hemoglobinopathies (blood diseases such as sickle cell anemia). Anatomical or functional asplenia (absence of spleen). Chronic kidney problems. Mellitus diabetes. Obesity. Arthritis. Be pregnant. Be a health worker. Be a caregiver for children under 5 years of age (daycare staff).
Influenza vaccine coverage around the world
Las vaccination rates vary drastically around the world. When speaking specifically about influenza and considering only those over 65 years of age, the country with the best coverage is the United Kingdom because 80.9 percent of the population receives the annual dose.
For its part, South Korea is in second position, although the difference is minimal because it has a protection coverage of 80.1 percent.
Now, according to the WHO, the main indication is that at least 70 percent of the population receives the biological in a timely manner. Some nations that meet this parameter are the United States, Chile, New Zealand, the Netherlands and Denmark.
Countries with the worst flu vaccine coverage
The analysis replicated by Statesman It also shows nations that are at the opposite extreme. In this case it is Poland (10 percent) and Turkey (5.9 percent). Both cases are well below international indications.
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