Tag: Respiratory diseases

• Monday, June 10th 2024 - 09:10 UTC

  Respiratory diseases surge in Argentina as fewer people get jabbed

  

  Argentine healthcare experts in the Buenos Aires area said this weekend that medical wards were on the brink of collapse given the number of people seeking attention with symptoms of influenza or other respiratory diseases such as influenza A or pneumonia. At the same time, they encouraged the population to get vaccinated against the flu because coverage this year was below 40% while cases went up by 15% from 2023.

• Friday, May 24th 2024 - 10:45 UTC

  Uruguay: Respiratory diseases on the rise amid low vaccination coverage

  

  Uruguayan physicians reported this week that respiratory infections and emergency room visits for this type of illness are on the rise. In addition, the Health Ministry has expressed concern about the low number of pregnant women who have received the flu vaccine this season.