Mexico faces second national shortage of BCG vaccine in two years, given to babies within days of birth to prevent tuberculosis The issue has reached the city Torreon, Coahuila.
After visiting the Jumbo and Abastos health centers and the Health Jurisdiction 6 of Torreón, it was confirmed that the biologic had not been on the market for several months, the last dose had been received in February and the application was completed in 2019. On the first day of July, there was a two-month shortage of vaccines.
Judicial Director Juan Pérez explained that they lacked BCG and hepatitis B vaccines, They were told they would be able to receive some vaccines to immunize them, possibly by the second half of September child population.
Doctors recognize that anti-TB drugs are not available privately, which increases children’s risk of contracting the virus.
He reiterated that this month they hope to vaccinate newborns who have not yet received applications and resume immunizations to complete Basic vaccination schedule.
As for the hepatitis B vaccine, it can still be purchased in private clinics, but at a higher cost.
State officials are advising parents to stay updated on the situation so they can bring their children for vaccinations as soon as they become available.
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