“Jalisco’s COVID-19 Vaccination Brigades Complete Immunization Schemes at 40 Schools in Guadalajara Metropolitan Area”

The vaccination brigades against COVID-19 coordinated by the Jalisco Health Secretariat (SSJ) have already visited 40 schools in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area (AMG) and six in the municipality of La Barca, completing schemes for girls and boys aged 5 to 11 years.

During the past week, in these special days that are carried out in previously selected schools, 2,297 doses of the biological were applied, with which to date there are already more than 9,500 minors immunized in their educational center, where Parents or guardians summoned attend at an established time.

From February 21 to 24, the brigades will continue to visit schools in the municipalities of Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlajomulco, Tlaquepaque, Tonalá in the AMG and La Barca in the Ciénega Region, with the aim of bringing the biological closer to families so that they can complete the two doses of vaccine required so that girls or boys are protected, reducing the risk of complications from coronavirus infection.

The strategy has been successful thanks to the coordination and support of the Ministry of Education (SE), the directors and teachers of the selected schools and the vaccinating brigade members. It is through the schools that prior notice is given to fathers, mothers and guardians so that they can take their daughters and sons on the day and at the indicated time.

Also Vaccines against COVID-19 are available in health centers in the 125 municipalities of Jalisco, for the school community that does not belong to the educational centers selected in these special days.

For girls and boys from 5 to 11 years old, the complete vaccination schedule against COVID-19 is two doses (with an interval of at least 21 days). Currently, throughout the state, only the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is being administered, in its pediatric presentation. In health centers nor appointment required.

It should be reiterated that the vaccination strategy is defined by the federal government and that to date there are no open days for any other age group.

VACCINATION
In Jalisco, from February 13 to 17, 2,297 vaccines against COVID-19 were applied to girls and boys.

To find out the addresses of the health centers where the biological is available, consult the section gobjal.mx/VacunacionJalisco

It is important submit complete documentation: CURP, federal file, official identification (of the adult person who must accompany the minor) and, if applicable, proof of the last dose received and appointment with printed QR.

WEEKLY CUTTING OF CASES
During epidemiological week 07 (from February 12 to 18, 2023), 1,038 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were registered (245 cases less than the previous week), for a cumulative 704,413 infected people; as well as 11 deaths from this disease, with a cumulative 19,957 deaths reported for this cause, up to February 18.

Source: Jalisco Ministry of Health
* Cut epidemiological week 07 (from February 12 to 18, 2023).
**Includes information from SISVER, HCGFAA, HCGJIM, UdeG laboratories, laboratories
private and rapid tests.
***Includes confirmed and suspected cases and deaths by association and clinical opinion-
Epidemiological.

Source: Jalisco Ministry of Health. * Cut epidemiological week 07 (from February 12 to 18, 2023.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

UWear a face mask in case of suffering from any respiratory disease, even if it is not COVID-19; or if you feel at risk of contagion. Using it is a right.

Lfrequent hand washing with water and soap and/or use 70 percent alcohol gel; avoid agglomerations in closed spaces. With these measures, protect vulnerable people.

To decrease the risk of serious complications, it is important get vaccinated against COVID-19 (available only in ages five to eleven years)

With symptoms of respiratory disease go to the doctor.

In case of persistent cough, respiratory distress, fever that does not subside or blood oxygenation less than 92, you should go to an emergency unit and not wait for a confirmatory test of infection.

Dial to Call Center of the SSJ for orientation and appointment for a free test (if you meet the criteria).

⮚ Call Center from the Jalisco Ministry of Health: 33 3823 3220

⮚ Requirements and addresses of vaccination points consult the site: https://bit.ly/2Sxbz71

⮚ More information on the portal of coronavirus.jalisco.gob.mx