National Vaccination Week? IMSS prepares to immunize against measles and whooping cough.
National Vaccination Week began on April 26 and will run until May 3, with its initial vaccinations concentrated in the eastern part of the State of Mexico. Among the main vaccinations to be administered during this week are those corresponding to measles and rubella.
In the facilities of the 45 Family Medicine Units and the 11 hospitals of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) Located in the region, universal vaccination modules will be set up, where anyone who wishes to complete their immunization schedule can go.
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The IMSS announced that it plans to administer approximately 830,000 doses during this campaign, equivalent to vaccinating around 100,000 people each day, prioritizing diseases such as measles and whooping cough.
As for the child population, Health authorities reported that all children between the ages of 1 and 9 who have not received their previous two doses will be immunized against measles, rubella, and mumps. In addition, children between 12 and 18 months old will receive the pneumococcal vaccine.
Likewise, vaccines against diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus will be administered to children under four years of age. Meanwhile, students in the fifth year of primary school will be vaccinated against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
For adults, those between the ages of 20 and 59 will be eligible for a tetanus and diphtheria booster, which must be renewed every decade. They will also be eligible for protection against hepatitis B.
Meanwhile, those over 60 will be eligible for the pneumococcal vaccine, while pregnant women, starting in the 20th week of pregnancy, will be immunized against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough, thus protecting both themselves and their babies.
The Ministry of Health reiterated the importance of visiting any of the available clinics to take advantage of this national campaign, aimed at strengthening vaccination coverage and preventing outbreaks of communicable diseases.
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