January 7, 2023 – 01:02
It is used to prevent measles, rubella, mumps and polio.
The Jujuy Ministry of Health reported that the national measles, rubella, mumps and polio vaccination campaign has been extended until March 31, continuing to be available to the community to achieve maximum coverage of the group of children susceptible to these diseases. . .
The provision aims to guarantee the right of access to vaccination for childcare, recalling that girls and boys aged 13 months to 4 years must receive vaccines.
In this context, it should be remembered that although Argentina is free from these diseases, the risk of reintroduction is permanent, as the three viruses continue to circulate in other countries of the region and in the rest of the world, generating a potential risk of importation case.
In Jujuy, the vaccination campaign is available in all health centers and hospitals in the province, as well as mobile vaccination points and exclusive Covid-19 vaccinations so that mothers, fathers and responsible adults with girls and boys aged 13 months to 4 years of age can participate with identity document and card, without the need for a medical prescription.
Until mid-December, the Province achieved coverage of 90.8% of the target pediatric population, making it the Argentine district with the best performance, significantly exceeding the national average of 64%.
Vaccines that are applied
This campaign indicates the application of an extra or additional, free and mandatory dose of the Triple Viral and IPV vaccines, regardless of the previous vaccination status of the girl or boy, also being a second chance for those who have not yet been able to access the vaccine.
This is how defenses are formed and/or strengthened since it has been demonstrated that 10% of the child population, even with vaccines, does not form antibodies.
Finally, those responsible for children who had not yet been vaccinated were asked to do so before the aforementioned date.
