Osorio's Family Health Clinic

13/11/2025

12/11/2025

PRESS RELEASE

PCV 13 Vaccine for Children and Adults Introduced

Belmopan, November 12, 2025.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness announces the introduction of Pneumococcal 13 (PCV13) Vaccine for children and adults.

Anyone can get Pneumococcal disease, but it is preventable with one single dose of Pneumococcal vaccine administered from 5 years of age and older. Persons with existing medical conditions and adults 65 years or older are at the highest risk.

The vaccine is a vital step to prevent illness caused by Pneumococcal bacteria that can be transmitted through direct person-to-person contact, which is also one of the most common causes of pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, meningitis (inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord), and bacteremia (Infection of the blood).

The vaccine is available at all public health centers and through the Ministry’s mobile clinics.

For more information, kindly contact the Maternal and Child Health Unit, Ministry of Health and Wellness, at 880-2363 or any public health facility countrywide.

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Ministry of Health & Wellness

12/11/2025

08/11/2025

Good afternoon Osorio's Family Health Clinic is giving flu shots free of cost. No appointment needed.

09/10/2025

28/09/2025

26/09/2025

President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the FDA would consider changing the safety label on acetaminophen – commonly known by the brand name Tylenol – saying that taking the drug during pregnancy is linked to a "very increased risk of autism."⁠
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The move prompted rebuttals from many major medical organizations, leading doctors, and the drug's supplier, who say the drug is safe to use during pregnancy under a doctor's care. Avoiding it – particularly if you're having pain and a fever – could lead to serious, more established risks for mom and baby, including preterm birth. ⁠
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As the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) put it: "Suggestions that acetaminophen use in pregnancy causes autism are not only highly concerning to clinicians but also irresponsible when considering the harmful and confusing message they send to pregnant patients, including those who may need to rely on this beneficial medicine during pregnancy."⁠ https://wb.md/3IERZQm

25/09/2025

25/09/2025

🩺💉Vaccine available!! We are vaccinating Monday through Saturday!! 🩺💉 FREE OF CHARGE!
Viral respiratory illness can be potentially serious, especially in children, older adults, and people with compromised immune systems. To prevent hospitalizations, complications, and death, vaccination is our best resource!! GET VACCINATED!! 💉
🩺💉Vacuna disponible!! Estamos vacunando de Lunes a Sábado!!🩺💉 LIBRE DE COSTO!
La enfermedad Respiratoria Viral puede ser potencialmente grave sobre todo en niños, adultos mayores y personas con sistema inmune comprometido..Para prevenir hospitalizaciones, complicaciones y muerte la Vacunación es nuestro mejor recurso!! VACÚNATE!!💉💉