Protecting Public Health: The Importance of Vaccinations Beyond Covid-19

Protecting Public Health: The Importance of Vaccinations Beyond Covid-19

2024-04-25 22:00:00

If the Norwegian Directorate of Health invites vulnerable people to be vaccinated once morest Covid-19, other diseases should not be neglected.

> A resurgence of measles. In Europe, the resurgence of cases is worrying. World Health Organization issued a notice in February 2024. “There is a fear of clusterswarns Jean-Christophe Comboroure, director of public and environmental health at ARS. In Centre-Val de Loire there were a few rapidly isolated cases. » Rhône-Alpes and Occitanie were more affected. In France, vaccination once morest measles has been mandatory for infants since 2018. But for the rest of the population, vaccination coverage is “largely inadequate”.

> Whooping cough is back. “There has been a drop in vaccination since Covid, it is important to catch up. It’s always possible! » Vaccination is strongly recommended for pregnant women. The mother will transfer antibodies to her baby to protect him. “The problem is individual, but the protection is also collective. »

> A campaign for human papillomavirus. More of 5,000 secondary school students (16.5%) received a first dose in Centre-Val de Loire at the end of 2023. The second dose began in April. “There are also catch-up vaccinations for other diseases. This is a regional characteristic. » Premier Billan? – Vaccination coverage has increased significantly. »

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