These are the vaccines that Mexican seniors should get

written in economy he November 6, 2023 · 02:15 am

this The elderly are considered a very vulnerable group. That’s why, permanently, Mexico’s health ministry boosts vaccination campaign Given that the immune systems of this population are affected by factors such as age, lifestyle, and chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure to avoid illness.

According to information from IMSS-Wellbeing, all adults over the age of 60 must have four vaccinations. Here we tell you what they are.

seasonal influenza

Every October in Mexico, with the arrival of low temperatures, seasonal influenza vaccination campaigns begin.

Adults over 60 years old and children under 5 years old They must go to a health center and get vaccinated completely free of charge. The application period is from October to March each year.

pneumococci

Pneumonia is an infection that affects the lungs, especially in adults who have weakened immune systems due to complications from a simple flu or other illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, heart disease, or chronic kidney failure.

For these reasons, it is important The pneumococcal vaccine helps prevent bacterial infections such as pneumonia, Meningitis and sepsis, if complicated, can lead to death.

This vaccination must be given after the age of 65, Among adults who have not yet been vaccinated 5 years after the first one-shot vaccine, according to data provided by IMSS-Wellbeing. People over the age of 60 can get the vaccine with a doctor’s prescription and based on their clinical history.

Tetanus-diphtheria

The tetanus-diphtheria vaccine is available to a wider range of people, whether it is the tetanus-diphtheria (Td) version or the tetanus-diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) version. For older adults, this vaccine should be given if more than 10 years have passed since the last vaccination. To prevent injuries, especially wounds caused by metal. In order to complete this vaccination program correctly, three doses must be given, the first dose starting at age 60, a first booster dose one month later, and the third dose must be given within one year after the first dose. It must be applied every 10 years thereafter.

It should be noted that other vaccines such as shingles and hepatitis B are not mandatory elderly

But it is well worth looking for and applying them, yes, first of all consulting a specialist’s opinion so that he can make an assessment based on the patient’s clinical history.