- In Quintana Roo, the influenza vaccination rate is about 76%.
Omar Romero
Cancun, Roo State – Due to the low influenza vaccination rate in Quintana Roo, experts call on the population to heed the call of the national authorities to receive this protection, as the disease should not be minimized as everyone is exposed To suffer from the virus.
interviewing light of centuryDr. Julissa Rodríguez, Sanofi’s medical manager for influenza vaccines, said that since the vaccination campaign that started in November last year will end in March next year, there is still time to receive vaccination.
Therefore, he believes it is important to be protected because influenza is not just any respiratory illness, it can become complex and lead to anything from hospitalization to death, especially in vulnerable groups.
“The vaccine is free and there is a call to action now to seek this vaccine because we see and are very concerned about the low vaccination coverage, in the case of Quintana Roo they have reached 76%, however, there are states with more than 80 %, 85%.”
Given the situation, he insisted that the authorities must double the invitation so that more people can be vaccinated, commenting that as of February 16, 53 cases and 5 deaths had been confirmed in this entity, with the number of cases nationwide at 7,852 cases and 266 deaths.
As for the reason why people are not taking the vaccine provided by the public health system and the private sector, doctors say that it may be that people have lost their sensitivity to the issue of receiving this protection.
“But our job is to continue to raise awareness that this is not a common cold, this is not the flu, this is a disease that should be taken seriously because it can kill people, especially if they have a condition that can cause death. Underlying disease. Complicating the condition to the point of hospitalization.”
He recalled that minors from 6 months old to 5 years old can be vaccinated, as can pregnant women, adults above 60 years of age and people with any comorbidities such as risk of diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc. vaccination. Cardiovascular.
The doctor added that there is a safe vaccine that reduces the risk of any complications caused by the virus, and although discomfort may occur within two or three days after vaccination, she added that it is better than not suffering from the disease, as Quintanaro O said the virus is present year-round.
