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Published on
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The
Ministry of Public Health has announced a
third free yellow fever vaccination campaign
to be held on Thursday, January
30.
Yellow
fever is a viral disease caused by the
yellow fever virus (ARN Flaviviridae)
and is
transmitted
through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Symptoms often
include fever, chills, loss of appetite,
nausea, muscle pain (particularly in the
back), and headaches.
Most
people recover within five days, but severe
cases may lead to abdominal pain, liver
damage, jaundice, increased risk of
bleeding, and kidney problems.
The
campaign with 500 doses to be administered
at the Instituto Costarricense de Enseñanza
Radiofónica (ICER) facilities located in San
Pedro de Montes de Oca Canton, in
San José.
Eligible groups include sports delegations participating in international tournaments, individuals traveling to high-risk areas in January, February, or March with confirmed flight tickets, and those needing the vaccine for an international vaccination certificate, among others. Countries considered at risk of yellow fever transmission in America include Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela and Trinidad & Tobago, authorities added. Health officials note that the yellow fever vaccine is a one-time immunization, providing lifelong protection. Between December 2024 and January 2025, more than 9,000 people were vaccinated, according to the ministry. The Ministry of Public Health is the state-owned agency that oversees and regulates public and private healthcare within Costa Rica.
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