vaccination

China urges to complete vaccination against common flu and Covid-19

Published on: September 19, 2022
08:01

Beijing, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) A renowned epidemiologist in China on Monday urged the population to complete vaccination against seasonal flu and Covid-19 as far as possible to avoid cases of both diseases. Expert Zeng Guang warned that a high incidence of these diseases at the same time would be a severe threat to public health, as their symptoms are initially similar, and it would be more difficult to confirm them.

UNICEF reinforces commitment to vaccination of children in Lebanon

Published on: September 8, 2022
08:19

Beirut, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reinforced its commitment to close the gap that prevents children in Lebanon from accessing basic vaccines.

More people in Cuba get Covid-19 booster dose

Published on: August 9, 2022
12:47

Havana, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) reported on Tuesday that 7,504,335 people have received a booster dose against Covid-19.

Cuba’s efforts in pediatric immunization against Covid-19 stand out

Published on: July 29, 2022
15:14

Havana, Jul 29 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Foreign Ministry on Friday highlighted the country's efforts to immunize the pediatric population against Covid-19.

Over 7 million Cubans receive Covid-19 booster dose

Published on: July 26, 2022
11:23

Havana, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba´s Public Health Ministry (MINSAP, in Spanish) on Tuesday reported that as many as 7,440,878 people have received a booster dose against Covid-19.

Suspension of Covid-19 vaccines for minors in Uruguay criticized

Published on: July 8, 2022
10:34

Montevideo, Jul 8 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Broad Front, Fernando Pereira, described as a deep mistake a court ruling on the suspension of the administration of Covid-19 vaccines to children under 13 years of age.

Paraguay reports over 5,000 new Covid-19 cases in a week

Published on: July 2, 2022
09:09

Asunción, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Paraguay has reported as many as 5,296 new Covid-19 cases in last week, a rise of 152% compared to previous week, and 13 deaths, the Health Ministry informed.

Vietnam expands Covid-19 vaccination among children

Published on: June 15, 2022
09:13

Hanoi, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam has significantly expanded the Covid-19 vaccination for children aged five to 12 years old by distributing more than 2,600,000 additional doses of the immunogen, the Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday.

Cuba has vaccinated almost 10 million people against Covid-19

Published on: June 12, 2022
11:27

Havana, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuba continued its progress in the Covid-19 vaccination campaign using drugs of its own making and reported 9,968,481 people, 90 percent of the population, who have completed the vaccination program.

Vietnam confirms new stage of vaccination against Covid-19

Published on: May 25, 2022
09:24

Hanoi, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The Vietnamese Ministry of Health confirmed the execution of a new stage of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign in the second half of the year for people over 18 years of age and children of five to 12 years.

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