2023-11-11 01:54:56
Vaccination day against coronavirus has been taking place since October. Covid-19 and fluwhich will benefit thousands of Mexicans during this winter season.
This Covid-19 and influenza vaccine day is one of the most important of the Mexican government, which is why it is being applied throughout the national territory.
One fact that we must not forget is that it is the first time that the Covid vaccine is given together with the influenza vaccine, since since the pandemic It was applied individually.
Therefore, we will tell you the day on which the vaccination day against the virus will end. Covid-19 and Influenza in Mexico.
Exact date on which the vaccination day ends
This vaccination day It will end on March 31, 2024.
Where can I get the Covid-19 and Influenza vaccine?
In a statement from the Ministry of Health, it indicates that Mexicans can apply the influenza and Covid vaccines at the following points:
Vaccination centers Nearest health units of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), IMSS-Bienestar, Institute of Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSSTE) Mexican Petroleum Units (Pemex) Health services of the entities.
People who will receive the Covid-19 and Influenza vaccine
Both vaccines will be given to people with vulnerable conditions, older adults over 60 years of age, health personnel, pregnant women in any trimester of pregnancy, and those between five and 59 years old with risk comorbidities that predispose them to serious complications.
Girls and boys from six to 59 months will only receive the seasonal influenza vaccine.
Name of the Influenza and Covid-19 vaccine
Well, influenza does not have a name as such, but it protects against severe forms attributable to the four subtypes of the virus that circulate: two of type A and two of type B.
While the Abdala and Sputnik V vaccines will be applied for Covid, both have approval from the Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris).
Goal of the vaccination day
The goal is to supply a total of 54.6 million doses, of which 35.2 million are against influenza and 19.4 million against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, to reduce the risk of hospitalizations and deaths from these diseases in people living in conditions of vulnerability.
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