Guanajuato, Mexico - A winter vaccination campaign launched this week aims to bolster public health defenses against COVID-19, influenza, and pneumococcus, officials announced October 26, 2023. The initiative seeks to protect vulnerable populations as respiratory illnesses typically surge during colder months.
The campaign,targeting individuals over 60,those with chronic illnesses,pregnant women,and children under five,will deploy vaccines across Guanajuato’s health centers and mobile units through December 2023. Health authorities emphasize the importance of vaccination to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and potential complications from these diseases. This year’s effort builds upon previous vaccination programs and incorporates updated vaccine formulations designed to address circulating viral strains.
Vivian Della Rocca, a communicator with PortalGuanajuato.MX, reported that the pneumococcal vaccine is particularly crucial for preventing pneumonia, a leading cause of hospitalization among the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. The combined approach of vaccinating against all three illnesses is intended to reduce the strain on the healthcare system during peak season and safeguard public health. Residents can find more information and locate vaccination sites through the PortalGuanajuato.MX website.
