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The closure of the 2022 National Vaccination Strategy provides for the application of 62,910 doses in Hidalgo, both for the age group of children between five and 11 years old, and for some latecomers from the first and second dose, to expand coverage. of protection against this respiratory disease, informed the delegate of welfare programs in Hidalgo, Abraham Mendoza Zenteno.
Until next November 19 there will be various active points in at least 22 other municipalities to serve this segment of the population, as well as having 65 additional offices in the health centers of the institution to serve the late population who have not received the first or second dose, given that at the November cut-off there is an advance of 85 percent of minors treated, this in the 84 Municipalities.
In this work, Mendoza Zenteno pointed out, the patterns were completed after more than 219,000 doses were applied, which translates to a complete pattern coverage of 57 percent; To reach more minors, he specified, this day will be held in the coming days where treatments are planned for 19 Municipalities with 38,520 doses; two other municipalities from 14 to 19 November with 3,590 doses.
In addition to the offices for latecomers, mostly Health Centers of the Hidalgo Health Secretariat (SSH) in at least 65 municipalities, both for the first and second dose, where 20,520 doses are expected.
“We are facing the closure of the national strategy this year, the vaccine has already been offered to over 18s throughout the year, with the organic Cansino, which has sold out; If it is required and there is a need, we must make a consultation, but it would be to specify how many doses and for which municipalities are needed for this age group to request it and see if it is available, but what about girls and boys from five to 11 years, this month we close,” he said.
