When the winter season arrives, the risk of respiratory diseases such as pneumonia or meningitis increases, especially in older adults. Therefore, the Ensenada Health Services Jurisdiction reports that the Pneumococcus vaccine is available in all its units. .
The jurisdictional person in charge of the Universal Vaccination Program, Isela Flores Hinojosa, reported that this vaccine can be applied immediately after Covid-19 and Influenza, and is necessary from the age of 60 in older adults, being a single dose; In girls and boys, the scheme begins at 2 months with reinforcement at 4 and 12 months.
He mentioned that the health centers are open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, in addition the Ruiz and 14 Health Center has extended hours and a module on Ruiz Street from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and inside the unit from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
He stressed the importance of applying the vaccine, since it is an effective and safe measure to protect against this disease. Vaccines can prevent pneumococcus bacteria from becoming fatal and reduce the spread of infectious agents.
Finally, he reminded the population that there is also a vaccine against Influenza for vulnerable groups (pregnant women, older adults and girls and boys) and against Covid-19 aimed at older adults, health personnel, people with some comorbidity and first responders.
2023-10-26 03:28:45
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