The Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) in Coahuila, emphasizes the importance of the implementation of vaccines in minors from there. birthsince it helps them prevent diseases that can complicate their health, give vaccines and help strengthen their defenses, said nurse specialist in family medicine attached to the General Hospital of the Zone (HGZ) No. 7 in Monclova, Iris Catalina Mancha Sow.
Being up-to-date with biology is essential for children’s proper development; This control is possible with the help of the National Health Card, which is divided into different sectors of the population. In this case, the corresponding one is directed to girls and boys from 0 to 9 years old.
He explained that the priority vaccines in this period of life are BCG, which prevents against meningeal and miliary tuberculosis; that of hepatitis B; Hexavalent DPaT + VPI + Hib + HepB, against diphtheria, tetanus, cough, hepatitis B poliomyelitis and diseases such as pneumonia and meningitis.
In addition, the biological against rotavirus (RV) is included; pneumococcal conjugate and, starting at six months, they can receive the flu vaccine as well as the triple viral vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella on their first birthday.
He specified that the specifications for the application of doses are found in the Primer and added that everyone included in the national vaccination plan is free and can be requested at any public health institution.
Regarding the IMSS, Mancha Cerda stated that the campaigns are still being carried out both in the medical units and in strategic points in order to expand vaccination coverage in all possible corners, therefore.
which called for us to know the different communication channels through which these activities are known.
Finally, he stressed that by adhering to the vaccination schedule, girls and boys develop lasting immunity that, in turn, prevents the spread of serious diseases.
