He The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) has one of the most complete vaccination schedules worldwideand thanks to The application of vaccines prevents more than ten million deaths each yearstated the Licensed María del Rocío Almazán Ortiz, Public Health Nursing Coordinator in the Deconcentrated Administration Operation Body (ÓOAD) Regional Mexico City (CDMX) South.
He highlighted that as part of the actions of the PrevenIMSS programvaccines are applied from newborns to older adults, and all age groups are served: boys, girls, adolescents, women, men, older adults and pregnant people.
“Vaccines are preparations that are derived from viruses or bacteria that do not cause disease but activate or reactivate the immune system and protect health.; When necessary, booster doses are applied depending on the type of vaccine,” he explained.
The specialist added that There are currently authorized vaccines that are used to prevent more than 25 infections and thus have control of these, among which are tuberculosis, hepatitis B, diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, poliomyelitis, rotavirus enteritis, measles, rubella, mumps, influenza and pneumonia, both in children and adults.
He pointed out that Not getting vaccinated can lead to illnesses, serious complications and sometimes even death. in the case of diphtheria, measles, neonatal tetanus, whooping cough and poliomyelitis.
He remembered that during the year are carried out two National Health Days where actions are implemented to complete vaccination schedules for the entire population and in the winter the protection campaign against Influenza begins, prioritizing vulnerable groups. In addition, a permanent campaign against COVID-19 is carried out.
The Nursing Coordinator at the CDMX South Regional OOAD highlighted that The IMSS is committed to the health of the populationso it is very important that you go to your nearest Family Medicine Unit (FMU), with your National Health Card, where nursing staff will review the vaccination schedule and apply the corresponding doses.
He added that in Mexico the right to health protection is recognized as a constitutional guarantee for all people, so the IMSS is committed to the health of the population and provides prevention and protection services that improve the living conditions of the population.
2024-02-05 00:23:55
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