Why Vaccines are Important: Your Ultimate Guide to Staying Healthy and Protected from Diseases

Morelia, Michoacán (OEM-Infomex).- We have seen that the vaccine for Covid-19 It is a very important vaccine to protect our health and that of others, however, there is still more in our vaccination scheme that protects us against highly contagious and dangerous diseases. What vaccine do you need?

It should be noted that vaccines are not only given in childhood, but also are important in all stages of a person’s life. In addition, vaccines are a method that humans have created to effectively prevent infectious diseases. LikewiseGetting vaccinated is a safe and effective way to take care of your health.

We know that the Covid-19 vaccine has received the most attention around the world, however, it is important to remember that there are other substantial vaccines for health care. The national vaccination scheme contemplates the application of 14 vaccines approximately, which are administered free of charge in health units.

The Mexican Vaccinology Association recommends an ideal vaccination scheme, which is divided into two sectors, the first sector by age and the second by special situations. Here is the schematic of ideal vaccination to prevent disease infections and protect the health of the population.

From birth to 11 years of age are in the vaccination scheme to prevent la: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, acellular pentavalent, rotavirus, conjugated pneumococcus, influenza, chickenpox, meningococcus, human papillomavirus, HPV, among others.

For adolescents and adults there are vaccines that prevent: tetanus, diphtheria, measles, rubella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, human papilloma virus infection, whooping cough, influenza, pneumococcal infections, dengue, among others.

One of the most common vaccines that complete the vaccination schedule is the flu Vaccine, which is given annually to protect against the flu. In addition, the pentavalent vaccine, which protects against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and hepatitis B, as well as the vaccine against pneumonia, measles and rubella, among others.

The vaccination program has a variety of vaccines for protection against different diseases, given this, it is extremely important to be vaccinated according to the established schedule to guarantee maximum protection. against infectious diseases in the population.