IMSS Guerreroβ Launches Intensive Vaccination Campaign for Complete Public Health
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Guerrero, βMexico – August 20, 2025 – The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Guerrero has initiated βa widespread vaccination campaign, extendingβ its reach to all residents regardless of their affiliation status. The “Life line” campaign, running β’from βAugust 8 toβ€ December 30, 2025, aims to bolster communityβ immunity and safeguard individuals against preventable diseases.
Aβ Proactive Approach to Public Health
The IMSSβ in Guerrero is prioritizing preventative healthcare with this intensive effort. The campaign seeksβ to provide essential vaccinations to girls, boys,β adolescents, adults, βexpectant mothers, and senior citizens. β’ This initiative underscores the importance of proactive health β’measures in a world where β£vaccines β’remain a cornerstone of disease prevention. β A β’vaccine is not just an injection.It is indeed an β£act β£of love.β That is β€to tell your baby: ‘I β€take careβ£ of you’.β Isβ to protect your mother, your grandfather, your community,
expressed MarΓa del Carmen Flores Bello, IMSS Public Health Nursing Supervisor in β£Guerrero.
Vaccines Offered Duringβ the Campaign
The campaign will administer a range of critical vaccines designed toβ€ protect against serious illnesses:
| Vaccine | Protects Against |
|---|---|
| Acellular Hexavalent | Diphtheria,β tetanus, pertussis β€(whooping cough), poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and hepatitis B. |
| DPT | Diphtheria, tetanus, and β€pertussis. |
| TDPA | Pertussis (whooping cough) in both mothers and newborns. |
| triple Viral (SRP) & Double Viral (SR) | Measles, rubella, andβ mumps. |
Did You Know? Pertussis, orβ whooping cough, is notably dangerous for infants,β’ frequently enough leading to severe respiratory complications. β’The βTDPA vaccine is crucial for protecting newborns duringβ€ their mostβ vulnerable months.
Protecting Future Generations: TDPA Vaccine in Pregnancy
A key focus of the campaignβ is the administration of the TDPA vaccine to β£pregnant women between weeks 27β£ and 36 of gestation.β This β€vaccination transmits protective antibodies to the developing baby, βoffering vital immunity before birth.β£ β€ According to Flores Bello, It is the first defense that a baby receivesβ before birth. βThat maternal antibody is an immune hug: silent, invisible, but deeply loving.
This makes the TDPA vaccine one of the most significant preventative βmeasures during pregnancy.
Comprehensive Care Beyond Vaccination
The IMSS is offering more β£than βjust vaccinationsβ during this campaign.β£ Comprehensiveβ preventative care services are available, including:
- Review of the National Health βCard
- Medical checks: weight, size, blood pressure,β glucose levels
- Personalized health guidance βbased βon individual life stage
- Assistance with completing any outstanding vaccination βschedules
These services are providedβ€ free of charge,β with a focus on respectful βand supportive patient care. β€ Staff are available to address concerns and provide β’emotional βsupport to families.
Who is Eligible for the Vaccination Campaign?
The campaign isβ inclusive and open to all individuals, including:
- Girls and boys (ages β’0-9)
- Adolescents (ages 10-19)
- Adults (ages 20-59)
- Senior citizens (ages 60+)
- Pregnant women
- Healthcareβ personnel and IMSS nursery staff
- Non-IMSS βaffiliated individuals
Pro βTip: Evenβ’ ifβ you are notβ currently enrolled in the IMSS system, you are encouraged to participate and complete any missing vaccinations from your childhood orβ€ adulthood.
What areβ yourβ€ biggest concerns regarding βvaccine accessibility in your community? βHow can healthcare providers better addressβ these concerns?
Locations and Schedule
For IMSS beneficiaries:
- Location: Preveims Modules
- Hours: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
For Non-beneficiaries:
- Location: Modules β’at the entrance of medical units
- Hours: 9:00 AM toβ 1:00 PM
Appointments are not required. Participants should bring a β£validβ photo ID and, if available, their vaccination card. Staff will assistβ’ with generatingβ a β’new vaccination card β£if needed.
The IMSS GuerreroS campaign is a testament to the belief that prevention is paramount. It’s an investment in a healthier, more β€resilient future for all residents ofβ€ Guerrero. As β’Flores Bello concluded, Don’tβ’ expect your child toβ get sick. Vacuate it. Don’t wait for your mother to lose βstrength. ProtΓ©gela. Prevention begins today.
For more β’details,β please visit your local family medicineβ unit or the IMSS website at www.imss.gob.mx.
Vaccination βrates in Mexico have βfluctuated in recent years, with ongoing efforts to improve coverage and address β’vaccine hesitancy. The IMSS plays a crucial role in delivering vaccinations to a significant portion of the population,particularly those with social security coverage.β βPublic healthβ campaigns like this one are β€essential for maintainingβ€ high immunization levelsβ€ and preventing outbreaks of preventable diseases. The World Health Association (WHO) emphasizesβ the importance of β€achieving and maintaining 95% vaccination coverage for key diseases to ensure herd immunity WHO factβ Sheet on Vaccines.
Frequently Askedβ Questions about the IMSS Vaccination Campaign
- What βis the purpose of the IMSSβ€ vaccination campaign? To protect the population of Guerrero against preventable diseases through βwidespread vaccination.
- Who βis eligible to receive vaccinations β£during this campaign? Allβ€ residents of Guerrero, regardless of IMSS affiliation.
- What vaccines are being offered? Acellular hexavalent, DPT, TDPA, Triple Viral (SRP), and Double Viral β€(SR).
- Is the vaccination β’campaign freeβ’ of charge? Yes, all vaccinations βand preventative care services offered during the campaign areβ free.
- Do I need an appointment to βget vaccinated? No, appointments are not required.
- What should I bring with me βto the vaccination site? A valid photo ID and, if available, your vaccination card.
We hope this information is βhelpful! please share this article withβ yourβ’ friends and family β’to help spread awareness about this critically important public health initiative. β€Your voice β’matters – leave βa commentβ below andβ€ let us know your βthoughts on the campaign!
