Vigo, September 25, 2024
The president of the Xunta, Alfonso Rueda, pointed out this afternoon that Galicia is a leader in the prevention of meningitis with the most comprehensive vaccination schedule in Spain that seeks to protect the entire population from this infectious disease.
During the presentation in Vigo of the documentary ‘Meningitis in Galicia, beyond the figures’ – promoted by the Spanish Association against Meningitis -, Rueda recalled that the goal of the World Health Organization is to eradicate the disease this is in the year 2030 and that the Xunta has been working for some time to achieve this milestone in the community.
Galicia was one of the first autonomous regions to introduce the meningococcus B vaccine to children in the vaccination schedule – at 2, 4 and 12 months – and was also a pioneer in introducing pass the MenACWY quadruple vaccine from four months onwards. In addition, prevention against meningitis is also achieved with the hexavalent vaccine given at 2, 4 and 11 months and the anti-pneumococcus vaccine given to those who are older. the 65 years and groups at risk every year.
Therefore, the president – together with the Minister of Health, Antonio Gómez Caamaño – pointed out that the regional government allocates 11 million euros per year to pay for vaccinations against meningitis and that the calendar A vaccine is something in continuous evolution that seeks constant renewal. to provide the best protection for citizens.
Galicia registers high levels of coverage in vaccines against meningitis, higher than 90% in the case of childhood and even reaching 100% in some types.
2024-09-25 19:05:00
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