Ciudad Juárez Launches Universal Vaccination Program in Malls Until January 6
Ciudad Juárez, MX – The Regional Health Agency of Juárez has extended its universal vaccination program through January 6, targeting families who frequent local malls. The initiative aims to encourage parents to complete their children’s basic vaccination schedules while also providing influenza and COVID-19 vaccines for all ages.
Karla Villegas, the agency’s vaccination coordinator, confirmed that the campaign offers essential vaccines for children under five, including Hexavalent, Rotavirus, DPT, measles, and rubella (SR), along with influenza, COVID-19, and pneumococcal vaccines.
"We’re seeing excellent response," Villegas reported. "Daily, we administer around 100 influenza vaccines and 50 COVID-19 shots. We administer 20-50 doses each of the other necessary vaccines to complete children’s schedules."
She explained that mobile vaccination units within malls assist parents by verifying each child’s vaccine history and administering any missing doses at the time of their shopping trip.
The vaccination campaign will be ongoing at Alameda Iglesias and Talamás Mall on January 2, 3, and 6. Villegas noted that the pneumococcal vaccine is available for children under five and, more recently, for adults aged 60 and above.
Antonio Guerrero Rodríguez, a 59-year-old resident, seized the opportunity to receive his influenza vaccination at Plaza Alameda Iglesias. "I decided to get it done because it’s essential for protecting against viruses," he said, recalling his illness last year when he had opted not to get vaccinated.
On January 6, vaccination points will be open from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. For more information, you can contact the Regional Health Agency of Juárez.
