The Ministry of Health (Sesa) urged the population to reinforce prevention measures against Covid-19, given the first case of death of 2024 reported in the neighboring entity of Puebla; despite the fact that Tlaxcala does not report an alarming increase in cases.
The state head of vaccination at Sesa, Lucero González Vivanco, emphasized the importance of using face masks in closed places to prevent Covid-19 infections, although the symptoms are less aggressive.
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He also called on citizens who do not have their updated vaccination schedule to go to the Urban Health Centers where they have the availability of vaccines against Covid-19 from the pharmaceutical company Abdala.
Other recommendations to follow are: constant hand washing as a protective measure against the SARS-CoV-2 virus; When sneezing, place your forearm to correctly cover your nose, mouth and chin; do not touch your face with dirty hands; Do not spit on the floor and, if necessary, do so in a disposable tissue and throw it in the trash.
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In addition, clean and disinfect surfaces and objects in common use in homes, work centers, offices, closed places, including public transportation units; ventilate closed spaces, and use disinfectants such as antibacterial gel.
He recalled that in the medical units and hospitals of Sesa, the Mexican Institute of Social Security and the Institute of Security and Social Services of State Workers, people must enter with face masks.
Lucero González insisted that the constant mutation of Covid-19 and in the event of any respiratory infection during the winter season, the mask must be used responsibly, keeping a healthy distance because that helps reduce the chances of contagion.
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“The Covid virus is not going to go away, it is going to be changed with many variants. That is why the vaccine is evolving and the population must be revaccinated.”
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
From the age of five, citizens who are willing to do so can apply the Covid-19 vaccine. To do so, they must meet the following requirements: official identification and, where appropriate, proof of the last dose received.
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During the permanent campaign, they privilege older adults, minors, as well as age groups considered in the vaccination campaign against Covid-19, such as pregnant women, people with chronic-degenerative diseases, diabetes, hypertension, among others.
In fact, the variants that are circulating worldwide are Ómicron and XBB.1.16, to a lesser extent XBB-1.9.1 and EG.5.
In the current vaccination campaign, Sesa reported 90,586 doses applied, which represents 44.60% of the goal and is the highest percentage of coverage at the national level.
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THE PATIENTS ATTENDED
La Sesa confirmed that the patients treated for Covid-19 in this month of January received outpatient medical treatment and hospitalization was not necessary.
The state head of vaccination at Sesa admitted that they observe a decrease in people’s interest in getting vaccinated against the disease, but the recommendation is to apply it because it helps reduce symptoms, the probability of hospitalization and the possibility of death.
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“Many people reject the vaccine due to bad information, all vaccines are good. In Tlaxcala, vaccines from different laboratories with proven quality have been used; The United Nations Organization recommends them. Every year, we must apply the reinforcement.”
2024-01-20 07:39:30
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