2023-11-09 01:22:48
The day of Covid-19 and influenza vaccination 2023 It began on October 16 throughout the national territory, as announced by the Ministry of Health.
These vaccines are of utmost importance for the most vulnerable sector such as the elderly and children between six and 59 months.
That is why the federal agency indicated that these vaccines will be given to the people who require it most.
It should be noted, the Covid-19 vaccine It will be given for the first time on a vaccination day along with that of influenza.
And during the pandemic in Mexico, the only vaccine that was given in mega days was the Covid vaccine.
They 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.
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Name of vaccines
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 Covid-19 and influenza vaccine 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.
End date for Influenza and Covid-19 vaccination
This vaccination day It will end on March 31, 2024.
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