Flu Vaccination Campaign Underway in Yucatán
IMSS Yucatán Ramps Up Flu Shot Campaign for winter Season
Mérida, Yucatán – The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Yucatán is actively encouraging residents to get their flu shots as part of its winter season vaccination campaign.
Dr. María José Frayre Torres, head of Medical Services at IMSS Yucatán, reported that the institute has already administered approximately 132,000 flu shots. “Our goal is to administer over 270,000 doses by the end of March,” she said.
The IMSS is offering the flu vaccine to vulnerable populations, including children under five, seniors, and individuals with chronic conditions such as asthma or heart disease.
“The vaccine is available to both IMSS beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries at our Family Medicine Units,” Dr. Frayre torres explained.”These units are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday.”
In addition to its clinics, the IMSS is also conducting mobile vaccination drives at schools, businesses, and other community locations to ensure wider access to the flu shot.
“Our staff takes great care to maintain the vaccine’s integrity, ensuring it is stored at the correct temperature,” Dr. frayre Torres emphasized. “The only contraindication for receiving the vaccine is if the individual has a fever at the time of management.”
The IMSS encourages all eligible residents to take advantage of this opportunity to protect themselves and their loved ones from the flu this winter season.
IMSS Yucatán Pushes for Flu Shots
Mérida, Yucatán – As the winter season settles in, the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Yucatán is urging residents to get their flu shots. Dr. Maria José Frayre Torres, head of Medical Services at IMSS Yucatán, revealed that the institute has already administered approximately 132,000 doses.
“our goal is to administer over 270,000 doses by the end of March,” Dr. Frayre Torres stated.
The IMSS is prioritizing vulnerable populations,including children under five,seniors,and individuals with chronic illnesses such as asthma or heart disease.
“The vaccine is available to both IMSS beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries at our Family Medicine Units,” Dr. Frayre Torres explained. “These units are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday.”
To further expand access, the IMSS is conducting mobile vaccination drives at schools, businesses, and community locations.
Dr. Frayre Torres stressed the importance of proper vaccine storage, stating, “Our staff takes great care to maintain the vaccine’s integrity, ensuring it is stored at the correct temperature. The only contraindication for receiving the vaccine is if the individual has a fever at the time of management.”
The IMSS encourages all eligible residents to take advantage of this opportunity to protect themselves and their loved ones from the flu this winter.