Guantanamo.- The workers of the Julio Antonio Mella Special School in the Caimanera Municipality received this Tuesday a vaccine that immunizes them against leptospirosis, a preventive measure that not only protects the staff, but also the students of the aforementioned educational center.
Migdalia Lores Pérez, a Nursing graduate, told Radio Bahía that the massive vaccination was carried out on the workers of the special school, and in the case of the students according to the school vaccination schedule, children in ninth, eighth, and first grade, with the cough, the typhoid, and the PRS respectively.
All teachers and workers were vaccinated, said the school’s principal, Bárbara Fernández Rodríguez, who on behalf of the workers was very grateful to Cuban health for the gesture that not only protects teachers, but also creates a safer environment for students.
The director also explained that a surveillance system was established by health personnel to register those vaccinated and monitor their post-vaccination health: “This campaign demonstrates the government’s commitment to the health of our teachers and students,” she said.
This vaccination campaign raises awareness about leptospirosis and promotes hygiene and prevention practices in schools, while demonstrating the government’s commitment to the health of teachers and students.
Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by the Leptospira bacteria, which is transmitted through contact with contaminated water or soil. It is endemic in various regions, especially in areas with heavy rainfall and sanitation problems.
