Vaccination against measles has been started in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Publika.az the report informs that the voluntary vaccination includes people aged 11-40.
For the vaccination of the mentioned population groups, it is recommended to apply to the medical institutions that provide ambulatory polyclinic services to the population belonging to the children and elderly groups. Population groups aged 11-40 are scheduled to be vaccinated once to protect against infection.
Infectious disease specialist of Babek District Central Hospital, Vusala Safarova, said that since the beginning of the autumn season of 2023, cases of measles infection continue: “Measles infection is mainly observed in the population that is not vaccinated. Therefore, preventive measures are implemented. Vaccination within the framework of preventive measures In accordance with the calendar, along with the vaccination of children up to 10 years of age, we have also started vaccination of the population aged 11-40. The goal is to prevent cases of infection and aggravation of the disease.
The head doctor of Shahbuz District Central Hospital, Joshgun Babayev, said that in addition to measles and mumps vaccination, seasonal flu vaccination is also given: “About 30 of our citizens come to be vaccinated every day. Measles is also rare among minors. Vaccination Children are vaccinated against measles according to the calendar.
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