2024-01-10 02:43:21
Surely you know that vaccines are necessary for your well-being, but do you know In what parts of the body are vaccines given?? We explain what the experts say.
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What are the routes of administration of vaccines?
He Mexican Social Security Institute points out that vaccines can be applied orally or injectably, that is, intradermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular.
The route of administration will depend on the type of vaccine and the age of the person to whom it will be administered.
For example, in adolescents and adults, it is most common for vaccines are applied on the arms, either left or right.
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Where are vaccines administered to children?
In the case of girls and boys, health authorities can apply the vaccines on the thighs or as an oral solution in the form of drops.
In Mexico, vaccines for children are administered mainly in the public health system through medical units and health centers.
Mexico’s National Vaccination Program (PNV) is coordinated by the Ministry of Health (SSA) and aims to provide free access to vaccines necessary to protect children against diseases.
Most vaccines for children are administered at the following locations:
Health Centers: Health units and health centers throughout Mexico offer vaccination services as part of the PNV. Parents can bring their children to these facilities to receive necessary vaccinations according to Mexico’s official vaccination schedule. Pediatric Hospitals: Specialized pediatric hospitals also provide vaccination services for children, especially in cases where children require specialized medical care.Vaccination Campaigns: Sometimes, the Mexican government carries out specific vaccination campaigns in communities or schools to increase vaccination coverage and protect the child population.
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What are the vaccines in the vaccination schedule in Mexico?
According to the official site of the vaccination scheme in Mexico, the vaccines and the parts of the body where they are applied son:
Tuberculosis: Right armHepatitis B: Children 18 months or younger on the left thigh, people over 18 months on the right arm. Acellular pentavalent: Less than or equal to 18 months on the right thigh, greater than 18 months on the left arm. Conjugated and 23-valent pneumococcus: Children 18 months or younger on the right thigh Rotavirus: Administered orally Measles, rubella and mumps: Applied to the left arm Double viral, tetanus and diphtheria, tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis: Applied to the arm leftHuman Papillomavirus Vaccine is applied to the right arm. Inactivated influenza: Less than or equal to 18 months is applied to the left thigh, older than 18 months is applied to the left arm. Poliomyelitis: It is administered orally Chickenpox: Left arm Hepatitis A: If it is a person equal to or younger than 18 months, it is applied to the left thigh and if it is older than this time, it is applied to the left arm.
Now that you know In what parts of the body are vaccines given?Remember to be up to date with your vaccination record as well as that of your family.
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