PREGNANT WOMEN ARE URGED TO GET VACCINE AGAINST TETANUS, DIPTHHERIA AND WHOOPING COUGH

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PREGNANT WOMEN ARE URGED TO GET VACCINE AGAINST TETANUS, DIPTHHERIA AND WHOOPING COUGH | soleBC Baja California magazine

MEXICALI.- Vaccination is a crucial tool to protect the health of pregnant women and their babies. In particular, the Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (TDPA) vaccine plays a vital role in preventing potentially serious illnesses during pregnancy and childbirth. Although they are currently rare conditions, this has been possible due to the intense vaccination campaigns that have been implemented worldwide. Therefore, it is essential that, from 20 weeks of gestation, pregnant women go to their nearest health unit to apply the single dose of TDPA in order to protect the mother and her newborn against infections caused by bacteria that They can cause serious health problems. It must be remembered that the immune system of pregnant women is weakened, so it is important to provide additional protection against opportunistic bacteria. Among the benefits of immunization is that your baby is also protected during the first months of life. If the mother contracts any of the three diseases during pregnancy, she could infect the newborn. Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by violent coughing attacks that can last weeks or months. It can be especially dangerous in babies, young children, and can cause serious complications, such as pneumonia, seizures, and brain damage. Tetanus is a serious bacterial disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which produces a toxin that affects the nervous system, causing muscle rigidity and painful spasms, especially in the jaw and neck muscles. It can be fatal if not treated properly. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It mainly affects the mucous membranes of the throat and nose, causing inflammation and the formation of a thick lining that can block the airways and lead to serious complications, such as heart and respiratory damage. The Maternal and Child Hospital of Mexicali invites pregnant women to obtain the single dose from 20 weeks of gestation. To do so, they can go to their nearest health center, from Monday to Friday. from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.