KARLA PADILLA/EL VIGÍA
kpadilla@elvigia.net | Ensenada, B. C.
More than 5,000 children in Ensenada received the MMR vaccine during 2023, which protects against Measles, Rubella and Paroditis, reported Isela Flores Hinojosa, responsible for the Universal Vaccination program in the Jurisdiction of Ensenada, who added that the aim is to increase number of minors vaccinated for this year.
The state official recalled the importance of keeping these diseases eradicated and thus protecting minors, since if they acquire these diseases without being vaccinated, they can suffer serious consequences.
He specified that during 2023 there were 5,284 children who received the biological, however, he assured that there are still children to receive the vaccine, so it is estimated that this number will increase during 2024.
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Flores Hinojosa explained that the MMR vaccine is applied at 12 months, 18 months and six years, but if, for some reason, the first dose was not received at one year of age, it is recommended to go as soon as possible to start the vaccination schedule.
The program constantly works with strategies in schools and house-to-house visits, which consists of going to neighborhoods where there is a greater gap in vaccinated children, but it is important that parents are aware and responsible for the health of their children.
Finally, he recalled that the vaccination modules are open in the centers from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Ruiz y 14 health center; as well as extended hours on Saturdays in February in the Obrera, Maneadero and Ruiz and 14 units, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2024-02-19 06:52:51
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