Boosting Health and Protection: Vital Importance of Up-to-Date Vaccinations in Tamaulipas
CD. VICTORIA, TAMAULIPAS — Health Secretary Vicente Joel Hernández Navarro urges the public to complete their vaccinations and protect themselves from serious illnesses, as part of Governor Américo Villarreal Anaya’s commitment to benefiting and safeguarding the population.
With a robust supply of vaccines, both those in the national immunization schedule and those for intense campaigns, the health sector is equipped to defend against diseases like polio and smallpox, which once devastated communities but are now largely eliminated or controlled thanks to vaccinations.
Protecting Our Little Ones and Expectant Mothers
Newborns are shielded from severe tuberculosis with the BCG vaccine and Hepatitis B. Within the first year, they receive the hexavalent vaccine, which covers diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and Hepatitis B. Additionally, they receive vaccines for rotavirus, pneumococcal disease, and influenza.
At 12 months, children are vaccinated against measles (rubéola), mumps, and rubella (triple viral). As measles outbreaks have been reported in neighboring countries, it’s crucial that children receive this vaccine.
Stronger Together: Vaccines for All Ages
Children aged four receive the triple bacterial vaccine and subsequent boosters. Pregnant women are protected with the TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine and influenza vaccine, and the COVID-19 vaccine is also available to them.
Campaigns for Lifelong Protection
Intense campaigns include the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls in their fifth year of primary school or aged 11 who are not in school. This vaccine offers up to 92% protection against cervical cancer for up to 25 years.
Furthermore, the seasonal winter campaign includes the influenza vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine, and the pneumococcal vaccine, which is vital for adults.
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