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New vaccine breakthrough lifts global hope against pandemic

Global hopes of overcoming the coronavirus pandemic were boosted Monday after a second vaccine was found to be nearly 95% effective in a trial.

CureVac launches second stage of vaccine clinical trials in Peru and Panama

The European Commission has already reserved 225 million doses of the possible CureVac vaccine.

Central American Bank approves $400 million to finance vaccines against Covid-19 in region

Covid vaccines are under development in several countries, and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) seeks to guarantee supply to all countries when they are available.

Costa Rica stresses importance of flu vaccine during pandemic

The Costa Rican Social Security System (CCSS) on Monday began its annual nationwide influenza vaccine campaign. 

Costa Rica begins nationwide HPV vaccination campaign

HPV causes nearly all cervical cancers, according to the Health Ministry.

Costa Rica to begin administering HPV vaccine

In Costa Rica, vaccinating children is “an obligation” for parents, according to the Child Welfare Office (PANI).

Social Security System launches anti-influenza vaccination campaign

Health officials reported that 93 percent of the people who died from influenza last year were not vaccinated, despite the fact that because all were members of high-risk groups, they were eligible to receive the vaccination for free.

Vaccination campaign against influenza to start this month at public hospitals

The vaccination campaign will run at all Caja public hospitals and community clinics, or EBAIS, from April 27 to May 30.

Vaccination against influenza starts next month in Costa Rica

This year the Caja will use the vaccine produced for the southern hemisphere, rather than the one produced for the northern hemisphere. Authorities hope the change will protect more Costa Ricans against getting the flu.

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