This Friday afternoon marked a milestone in the fight against Covid-19 in Mexico with the arrival of the first shipment of Pfizer’s Comirnaty vaccine, recently approved by the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) for sale to the general public in private offices and pharmacies.
The shipment, transported by a Lufthansa airline plane, landed at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) and is expected to be distributed throughout the country in the coming days, marking a significant step in the strategy. immunization against Covid-19.
The Comirnaty vaccine is a monovalent mRNA formulation that includes the specific update for the XBB.1.5 omicron seasonal variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, predominant both in Mexico and the rest of the world.
The opening of vaccine sales in pharmacies and private offices represents an opportunity to expand access to immunization, especially in rural and remote areas. Until now, Covid-19 vaccines were only available in public health centers, which limited access for those who live far from cities or lack the resources to travel.
VACCINATION REDUCES THE CHANCES OF BEING HOSPITALIZED WITH COVID BY 70%
The study published in the journal The Lancet, which involved more than 600,000 people in the United States, highlighted that people vaccinated against Covid-19 have a 70% lower risk of being hospitalized for the disease. These results are consistent with previous research that highlights the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing hospitalizations and deaths related to the virus.
Vaccination is revealed as the most effective tool to protect against Covid-19 and its complications. In addition, it helps train the immune system to recognize and fight the virus, reducing the risk of serious infection and death.
The arrival of updated Pfizer vaccines against the omicron variant is particularly relevant for Mexico, where this strain is prevalent. The updated vaccines offer more effective protection against omicron, thus providing greater peace of mind to the population.
PHARMACIES GUADALAJARA AND AMHP WILL START OFFERING VACCINES AGAINST COVID VARIANT
Farmacias Guadalajara announced that as of December 20, the sale of vaccines against Covid-19 will begin, expanding accessibility to immunization. For its part, the Mexican Association of Private Hospitals (AMHP) reported that its members will offer vaccines starting December 23, consolidating collaboration between the private sector and health authorities in the vaccination campaign.
The Ministry of Health recommends that the population get vaccinated against Covid-19, regardless of their age or health condition. Vaccination is the best way to protect against the disease and its complications.
2023-12-16 17:49:00
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