MORELIA, Michigan, November 20, 2022.- The Ministry of Health (SSM) of Michoacán reports a 43.7% progress in influenza vaccination, which represents that 254,335 doses have been applied.
According to the epidemiological breakdown of the SSM, corresponding to week 46, of the 582 thousand 482 doses that the institute aims to apply, 101 thousand 958 children under 5 years of age, 74 thousand 648 the elderly and 9 1,036 pregnant women and the rest belong to the general population, indicates a press release.
The authorities are continuing to urge the population not to let their guard down in extreme precautions this winter season to prevent diseases related to the respiratory tract.
To date, there is a total of 74 cases of AH3N2 influenza, where Morelia, Zamora and Zitácuaro are the three health jurisdictions with the highest incidence record; In addition, 2 deaths are already registered in the institution.
Therefore, the importance that the population of Michoacán come to protect themselves from the flu that can endanger health and life.