He Cordoba Ministry of Health This Friday it was formed Public Health Advisory Committeecomposed of specialists in infectology and epidemiology, with the aim of monitoring the situation of the Variant K of the H3N2 flu virus currently in circulation Europe And North America. The working group will assess risks, define strategies and outline measures to anticipate the 2026 virus spreading season in the province.
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Health Minister Ricardo Pieckenstainer explained that the decision follows the first international reports on this new variant: “The governor urged me to convene the Córdoba Expert Group to prepare a work table, communication and strategic plan for the next virus spreading season in 2026.”he emphasized.
The committee was under the coordination of Sonia NievasDirector for strategic planning in health management, and is composed of representatives of the Council of Physicians, the National Commission on Immunizations (CoNaIn), the Provincial Network of Infectious Diseases, the Central Laboratory, the Rawson Hospitals and the Children’s Hospitaland authorities of the Ministry of Health. Academic references such as: Rogelio Pizzi And Hugo Pizziboth UNC School of Medical Sciences.
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During the first meeting, the experts analyzed the international epidemiological situation and agreed on the need to strengthen surveillance of respiratory viruses in Cordova. In this sense, Maria Eugenia VittoriDirector of Epidemiology, said: “Surveillance means being alert to the possibility of people entering with flu-like symptoms. This does not require massive swabs like the pandemic, but does require immediate medical consultation in case of symptoms.”
In addition, the meaning of complete vaccination schedulesespecially the flu vaccination, especially for those traveling to countries where the H3N2 variant It already has active circulation. The vaccination campaign continues in the province’s vaccination centers.
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The committee also stressed the need to maintain simple but effective prevention measures, such as: frequent hand washing, ventilation of the environment and respiratory protection when coughing or sneezing. They added that these recommendations remain key to reducing respiratory virus transmission.
As part of the initial work, the table has promoted the development of a comprehensive plan that will include: Realignment of the hospital, strengthening diagnostic capacity, raising awareness among health workers and vaccination strategies. The aim of the planning is to ensure safe and high-quality care in the event of a possible spread of the K variant in the country.
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