The Ministry of Health launched an invitation to all mothers, fathers, guardians or caregivers: It is time to get your daughters and sons vaccinated. The Vaccination Coverage Recovery Campaign 2024 is underway and ends on May 31 at 32 federal entities.
What is the objective of the Vaccination Coverage Recovery Campaign 2024?
The objective is clear: reach 90% vaccination coverage to reduce health risks to children and adolescents, and prevent the reintroduction of polio, measles and rubella viruses.
To achieve this, they have arranged 9 million vaccine dosesincluding poliomyelitis (hexavalent), measles, rubella and mumps (SRP), and measles-rubella (SR), as well as others that prevent various infectious diseases. It is essential that all girls, boys and adolescents with incomplete regimens receive the corresponding doses.
Where to get vaccinated?
It is recommended to bring the National Health Card to the health centers and clinics to check if any vaccinations are needed. For example, the measles vaccination schedule includes two doses, the first at 12 months old and the second at 18 months or 6 years, depending on the year of birth. For those girls and boys born before 2022, the second dose is administered at age 6.
Measles in Mexico. Photo: GettyImages
How is measles transmitted?
It is important to highlight that the measles virus It is transmitted through mucous secretions and can be highly contagious, especially when a sick person coughs or sneezes.
What are the symptoms of measles?
Symptoms include fever, maculopapular rash (reddish spots on the skin), eye irritation, cough and possible spots on the oral mucosa.
The measles has no specific treatment, but complications that arise, such as bacterial pneumonia, can be treated. The most common complications include otitis media, pneumonia, laryngotracheobronchitis, encephalitis, and severe diarrhea. It is essential to maintain good nutrition and hydration to prevent complications due to dehydration.
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Vaccination is a vital tool to prevent measles and other preventable diseases. The current vaccination campaign is an opportunity to protect the population and prevent the reintroduction of measles in the country. Don’t wait any longer and vaccinate your daughters and sons today!
