Now it is being transferred to the region.
Ukraine received 150,000 doses of hepatitis B vaccine.
The deliveries were carried out as part of humanitarian aid, the Center for Public Health reports .
In order for little Ukrainians to adhere to the National Immunization Schedule, and the vaccination service to continue to be available, first of all, the vaccine is delivered to maternity hospitals. Such prioritization will protect the most vulnerable from the disease.
“The hepatitis B vaccine is the first one a child receives,” says Igor Kuzin, Deputy Minister of Health and Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine. most vulnerable to hepatitis B – at this age, in 90% of cases, it becomes an incurable chronic disease. Therefore, it is very important that all Ukrainian children receive this vaccine on time. I urge doctors to inform newly-made parents about this, “the Center added. .
We would like to remind you that during treatment in a hospital, an ultrasound examination prescribed by a doctor is free of charge. Like all other necessary examinations, ultrasound is included in the corresponding package of services. Therefore, the examination can be immediately in the same hospital where the patient is being treated.
The NSZU contact center continues to operate. By calling 16-77 you can get information about the provision of medical care and the work of the medical system during martial law, the Ministry of Health reports .
