IMSS Coahuila Urges Public to Get HPV Vaccine
IMSS Coahuila: Over 12,000 Vaccinated Against HPV This Year
Coahuila, Mexico – The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in coahuila is urging residents to take advantage of free HPV vaccinations available at Units of Family Medicine (UMF) and General Zone Hospitals (HGZ) and SubZone (HGSZ) across the state.This push is part of a nationwide campaign launched in September, aiming to protect against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
“We encourage everyone eligible to visit their nearest clinic and get vaccinated,” said Jesús Armando Seca Rivas, a public health nurse with IMSS Coahuila. “This vaccine is crucial in preventing HPV-related illnesses.”
The vaccine is available to girls in fifth grade or 11 years old who are not in school, as well as men and women aged 11 to 49 living with HIV. Additionally, girls and women aged 9 to 19 who have experienced sexual assault and adolescents who have never received the vaccine are eligible.
This year alone,IMSS Coahuila has administered over 12,000 HPV vaccines. Seca Rivas emphasized the importance of vaccinating young women before they become sexually active, as HPV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact.
HPV encompasses over 200 related viruses. While some pose a low risk, others can led to serious health issues. High-risk HPV types can cause various cancers, including cervical, anal, and throat cancer.
“The IMSS is committed to working with the health sector to prevent HPV infection through vaccination,” Seca Rivas stated. “We strive to increase the number of protected individuals each year.”
For more information on HPV vaccination and eligibility, please contact your local IMSS clinic.
Coahuila IMSS Pushes for HPV Vaccination, Administering Over 12,000 Doses This Year
Coahuila, Mexico – In an effort to combat HPV-related illnesses, the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Coahuila is actively promoting free HPV vaccinations for eligible residents.
Public health nurse Jesús Armando Seca Rivas highlighted the importance of the vaccine, stating, “We encourage everyone eligible to visit their nearest clinic and get vaccinated. This vaccine is crucial in preventing HPV-related illnesses.”
The vaccine is available to girls in fifth grade or 11 years old who are not in school,men and women aged 11 to 49 living with HIV,girls and women aged 9 to 19 who have experienced sexual assault,and adolescents who have never received the vaccine.
Seca Rivas emphasized the critical need to vaccinate young women before they become sexually active, as HPV is mainly spread thru sexual contact.
This year alone, IMSS Coahuila has already administered over 12,000 HPV vaccines.
Seca Rivas affirmed IMSS’s commitment, stating, “The IMSS is committed to working with the health sector to prevent HPV infection through vaccination. We strive to increase the number of protected individuals each year.”
For more information on HPV vaccination and eligibility, please contact your local IMSS clinic.