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Mexico Marks 36 Years Free of Polio as Health Officials Urge Parents to Check Children’s Vaccination Cards
Mexico has reached 36 years without poliomyelitis, prompting health authorities to launch a push for families to review their children’s immunization records ahead of World Polio Day on October 24. Officials from Servicios de Salud de Morelos reported that maintaining high vaccination coverage remains critical to preventing the return of the viral disease, which attacks the nervous system and can cause permanent paralysis.
Morelos Health Officials Highlight Hexavalent Vaccine Protection
The immunization defends children against six distinct conditions, including polio, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b. Our parents and grandparents consequences: caused chronic pain and permanent paralysis, Rebollo Hurtado stated, urging caregivers to inspect vaccination booklets at the nearest health unit to ensure schedules are fully up to date.
Chihuahua Municipal Authorities Provide Guidance and Access
Municipal health operations in Meoqui, Chihuahua, aligned with the October 24 observance by making six Primary Health Care houses available to families seeking guidance. Sayuri Núñez, director of municipal health in Meoqui, noted that the virus is highly contagious and lacks a cure, making prevention through routine administration essential. Under the national immunization program, the polio vaccine is administered in four doses at ages 2, 4, 6, and 18 months, and remains fully available at no cost through public health institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Polio Vaccination in Mexico
What specific diseases does the hexavalent vaccine prevent?
The hexavalent vaccine protects children against six illnesses: poliomyelitis, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, and infections caused by Haemophilus influenza type b.
At what ages do children receive the polio immunization doses in Mexico?
According to the national immunization schedule, children receive four doses of the polio vaccine at 2, 4, 6, and 18 months of age.
Where can families in Meoqui and Morelos verify or complete their children’s immunization records?
Families can visit their nearest public health unit in Morelos or utilize any of the six Primary Health Care houses available in Meoqui, Chihuahua, to review the National Health Card and receive required doses.
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