Guantanamo.- In an effort to strengthen children’s health and prevent diseases, the Hermanos Sánchez Olmedo Educational Institution in the municipality of El Salvador, in Guantanamo Province, hosted another vaccination campaign.
This time, the initiative targeted first and fifth grade students, who received doses of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus) vaccines.
The activity, part of the Ministry of Public Health’s immunization program, aims to update children’s vaccination schedules and ensure the continuity of protection since early childhood.
Municipal Nursing Advisor Solineris Fuentes Socarras, responsible for administering the doses, explained to the families present the importance of completing the vaccination schedule.
According to the specialist, the MMR vaccine (known internationally as the triple viral vaccine) protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, viral diseases that can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, brain inflammation, or birth defects if contracted during pregnancy.
In an atmosphere of transparency and dialogue, the specialist also dedicated time to explaining possible adverse reactions to vaccines, a topic that often generates doubts and concerns among parents.
She emphasized that most reactions are mild and temporary, which is a sign that the body is building immunity.
Among the common effects that children may experience after vaccination, she mentioned: pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; mild fever; irritability; fatigue; or temporary loss of appetite.
“It’s normal for them to have a slight fever or for their arm to be a little sore. That means the vaccine is working. We recommend keeping the child hydrated, dressed warmly in cool clothing, and, if necessary, administering pain relievers prescribed by their doctor,” Fuentes Socarras explained.
Yenisel Thaureaux Rojas, mother of Thamir Esteban Favier Thaureaux, thanked the Revolution for taking care of her little boy’s health from an early age.
The six-year-old Thamir, a first-grade student, was the first to extend his arm with a grateful smile.
The event unfolded in a spirit of cooperation among health personnel, educators, and families, highlighting the importance of vaccination not only as an act of individual protection but also as a community commitment to eradicating diseases.
With actions like this, the mountainous municipality of El Salvador reaffirms its commitment to the well-being of its children, ensuring that the school walls also serve as a shield against preventable diseases.
