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The Councilor for Health of the City of Lorca, José Ángel Ponce, has informed the start of the vaccination campaign for the elderly, risk groups and health personnel and prevent the transmission of the flu virus.

Ponce explained that "from the Department of Health of the City of Lorca we recommend vaccination against the influenza virus both to those over 65 and to the most sensitive population groups: children under 6 months, adults with diseases chronic cardiovascular, neurological or respiratory type, pregnant women, as well as health workers and public service workers. "

The mayor has reported that "the campaign, which begins today, is one of the most effective measures to prevent the onset of the disease, as well as possible complications. In addition, this year, this year highlights the inclusion in risk groups for premature children, those born before 32 weeks, and now have between 6 months and two years. "

Ponce Díaz has highlighted other tips to keep in mind to reduce its transmission such as "covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze; wash your hands frequently or try to use disposable tissues and also remember that antibiotics are not effective in coping to the flu since we are talking about a viral disease and all we can create is resistance to these drugs. "

The Councilor for Health has detailed that "throughout the Region of Murcia, 261 vaccination points have been enabled and, in total, the administration of 240,000 doses of the vaccine that is already available in all health centers, including health centers, is prepared de Lorca, and whose access is as simple as taking an appointment at your GP and requesting the vaccine. "

Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca