Chile: Get Vaccinated Against Flu & COVID – HMS Campaign 2024

As winter transitions into spring in the Southern Hemisphere, public health officials in Chile are reinforcing calls for vaccination against both influenza and COVID-19. The Hospital Militar de Santiago (HMS) is actively promoting the national vaccination campaign launched by the Ministry of Health (MINSAL), emphasizing the importance of protecting vulnerable populations as respiratory illnesses continue … Read more

Flu Sample Error: Employee Identified in Puerto Rico

Flu Sample Mishandling in Puerto Rico Raises Concerns About Surveillance Data San Juan, Puerto Rico – A laboratory employee in Puerto Rico has been identified as responsible for failing to submit influenza samples, potentially impacting the accuracy of surveillance data used to track the spread of the virus. The incident, reported by El Vocero de … Read more