Ibagué authorities are urging parents to ensure their children recieve timely vaccinations, with doses available for children under two, four, six, 18 months, and five years old. Vaccinations are also accessible for individuals outside these age brackets through specific channels.
While Ibagué has seen considerable progress in infrastructure, economic development, and tourism, the municipal administration continues to prioritize public health.The Ministry of Health is actively conducting awareness campaigns to encourage adherence to vaccination recommendations.
The importance of community involvement in disease prevention was highlighted by Ospina, who stated, “The joint work between authorities and citizenship is essential to contain and eradicate outbreaks of diseases such as people’s cough.”
Officials are emphasizing that prevention and vaccination are crucial for preventing the spread of treatable diseases that can pose notable risks,especially to vulnerable populations like children and pregnant individuals.
Ibagué authorities are continuously assessing the public health situation to determine if additional control measures are necessary, which may include booster vaccinations in rural areas and enhanced prevention campaigns for the general population.