Hidalgo Lags Behind in Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination
hidalgo Lags Behind in flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Goals as Winter Illnesses Rise
Pachuca,Hidalgo - As winter descends and cases of respiratory illnesses climb,Hidalgo is falling short of its vaccination goals for influenza and COVID-19.
According to the Hidalgo secretary of Health, less than 50% of the target population has received the flu and COVID-19 vaccines as of November 15th. This comes amidst a surge in cases of respiratory infections, highlighting the urgency of widespread vaccination.
COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
While 148,922 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered out of a total of 164,590 received by the state’s healthcare sector, this represents only 37% of the overall target of 400,580 doses.
influenza Vaccination Progress
The influenza vaccination campaign has seen 416,418 doses administered,representing 30% of the target goal. With 534,200 doses currently available, the state aims to vaccinate 865,271 individuals against influenza.
Rising Cases of Influenza and COVID-19
The hidalgo Secretary of Health has reported 355 influenza cases this year, resulting in 25 deaths. Meanwhile, 438 COVID-19 cases have been recorded in 47 weeks, with 48 fatalities.
Respiratory Infections on the Rise
A total of 427,827 cases of respiratory infections have been registered, marking a 2.6% decrease compared to the same period last year.valle de Tulancingo Hit Hardest by COVID-19
The Valle de Tulancingo region has been particularly affected by COVID-19, with 30 cases reported since the start of the cold season on October 6th. Tulancingo municipality leads with 14 cases, including one fatality. Santiago Tulantepec and Singuilucan follow with 5 and 3 cases respectively, each reporting two deaths.
the Hidalgo Secretary of Health urges residents to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 to protect themselves and their communities during the winter months.
hidalgo Lagging behind in Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Goals as Winter Illnesses Rise
(Pachuca, Hidalgo) -Amidst a rise in cases of respiratory illnesses, Hidalgo is falling short of its vaccination targets for influenza and COVID-19. As of November 15th, less than 50% of teh target population has received both vaccines, according to the Hidalgo Secretary of Health.
This is particularly concerning given the current surge in respiratory infections. While the state has seen a 2.6% decrease in overall respiratory infections compared to the same period last year, with 427,827 cases registered, influenza and COVID-19 cases are on the rise. The Hidalgo Secretary of Health has reported 355 influenza cases this year, resulting in 25 deaths. Meanwhile, 438 COVID-19 cases have been recorded in 47 weeks, with 48 fatalities.
Hidalgo’s vaccination efforts are falling short of their target goals. Only 37% of the overall COVID-19 target has been achieved, with 148,922 doses administered out of the 164,590 received by the state’s healthcare sector. The goal is to vaccinate 400,580 people.
similarly, the influenza vaccination campaign has faced challenges. While 416,418 doses have been administered, this represents only 30% of the target goal. Currently, Hidalgo has 534,200 doses available and aims to vaccinate 865,271 individuals against influenza.
The Valle de Tulancingo region has been particularly affected by COVID-19, with 30 cases reported since the beginning of the cold season on October 6th. Tulancingo municipality leads with 14 cases, including one fatality.
The Hidalgo Secretary of Health urges residents to get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 to protect themselves and their communities during the winter months.