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Paraguay's Ministry of Public Health has issued health guidelines for fans traveling to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The main recommendation is to keep measles and influenza vaccinations up to date, with special attention to the minimum two-week window for the measles vaccine.
influenzacovid-19Paraguay's Ministry of Public Health offers annual influenza and RSV vaccines to reduce complications. Respiratory consultation demand rose 10% in the last week, and hospitalizations increased 11%. There have been 72 deaths from respiratory viruses in 2026.
influenzaPAI director Luis Cousirat confirmed the arrival of 100,000 doses of the updated-formula Moderna vaccine for the first week of June. Administration will begin immediately, focusing on people over 60, those with chronic diseases, and travelers. The announcement comes as the country records a 10% increase in influenza-like illness consultations and an 11% rise in hospitalizations for severe acute respiratory infections.
covid-19influenzaParaguay's Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare reported that over 806,000 doses of the influenza vaccine have been administered nationwide, with emphasis on protecting children, the elderly, and at-risk groups. The campaign continues with 1.5 million doses available, free of charge, at authorized vaccination centers.
influenzaThe Ministry of Public Health, through the Expanded Immunization Program (PAI), announced that 806,275 doses of the influenza vaccine have been administered nationwide as part of the national vaccination campaign. The goal is to immunize the population before the seasonal peak of viral circulation, with an emphasis on risk groups.
influenzaParaguay's Ministry of Health has already administered more than 806,000 doses of the trivalent influenza vaccine, as the country faces a week of low temperatures. The campaign, which has 1.5 million doses available, aims to prevent severe forms of the disease, especially in children and the elderly. Additionally, the Pneumococcal 23 vaccine is available for those over 60. In Asunción, vaccination posts operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
influenzaipsWith the arrival of autumn and winter, a period of increased respiratory virus circulation, Paraguayan experts reinforce the importance of influenza vaccination for older adults, a group vulnerable to serious complications such as pneumonia and hospitalization. Doses are available in the public health network and at IPS.
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