Guanajuato deploys a large vaccination operation against measles. Locations of macro-centers in León, Irapuato, and Celaya. Bring your booklet.
Guanajuato reinforces prevention against measles with 14 macro-centers. Learn about the dates and requirements to vaccinate minors and adults up to 49 years of age.
The Ministry of Health of Guanajuato (SSG) reported that there are already 14 macro-centers and more than 450 vaccination posts against measles in Guanajuato, distributed in various municipalities of the State to reinforce herd immunity.
Although the agency pointed out that at this time there is no active transmission of the virus in Guanajuato territory, it stressed the importance of the population knowing the characteristics of this disease and maintaining their complete vaccination schedule to avoid outbreaks.
“If you get the measles vaccine, locate your nearest Macrocenter and go as soon as possible. You can also go to the vaccination point in your municipality. It is fast, it protects you and yours,” said Dr. Gabriel Cortés Alcalá, head of the state agency.
To go to these points, the authorities request to bring their National Health Card for registration of the dose and previously review the specific requirements for each age group before presenting themselves at the headquarters.
“Children aged 12, 18 months, and 6 years old should be vaccinated, or if they belong to the group of 10 to 49 years old and do not have a history of vaccination,” reads the bulletin published on February 12, clarifying that those over 50 years of age do not require it.
What is measles?
It is a highly contagious viral disease that is transmitted by droplets of saliva when coughing or sneezing.
Although it spreads very easily in enclosed spaces, it can be effectively prevented by measles vaccination in Guanajuato.
Among the most frequent symptoms are:
- Fever
- nasal congestion
- red or irritated eyes
- small spots inside the mouth and a rash on the skin that starts on the face, and
- It gradually spreads to the rest of the body.
If the disease is not treated in time, it can cause serious complications and permanent sequelae, mainly affecting minors and people with compromised immune systems.
Location of the 14 macro-centres
Below are the main venues, dates, and hours of operation for the application of doses in municipalities such as León, Celaya, Irapuato and the Los Apaseos region during February.
- Tarimoro, Municipal Market, Wednesday 18 and Friday 20 February, 09:00 to 14:30 hrs.
- Apaseo el Grande, Main Garden, Tuesday, February 17 and Friday, February 20, 08:30 to 14:00 hrs.
- Apaseo el Alto, Alameda Garden, Monday, February 16 and Wednesday, February 25, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Apaseo el Alto, Kínder María Enriqueta, Monday 16, Friday 20, Monday 23 February, 08:30 to 14:00 hrs.
- Apaseo el Alto, Jardín el Cuadrito, Tuesday, February 17, 08:30 to 14:00 hrs.
- Apaseo el Alto, Tienda la Texanita, Thursday, February 19, 08:30 to 14:00 hrs.
- Apaseo el Alto, Municipal Garden, Friday 20th, Thursday 26th, Friday of February, 08:30 to 14:00 hrs.
- Celaya, Tienda del Sol Centro, Saturday, February 14, 09:30 to 14:00 hrs.
- Celaya, Tienda del Sol Centro, Monday 16 to Friday 20 February, 09:00 to 13:30 hrs.
- Celaya, Benito Juárez Street, Tuesday, February 24, 08:00 to 13:00 hrs.
- Villagrán, Main Garden, Monday, February 16, 09:00 to 14:00 hrs.
- Irapuato, Esplanade of CAISES Benito Juárez 1, Saturday, February 14, 09:00 to 15:00 hrs.
- León, León I Sports Unit, Saturday, February 14, 09:00 to 15:00 hrs.
- Silao, Antiguo CAISES, Saturday, February 14, 08:00 to 15:00 hrs.
Vaccination Sites in Guanajuato:
Guanajuato launches major operation: Sets up 14 macro‑centers and 450 vaccination points against measles
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| Entidad | Municipio | Colonia | Calle | Número exterior | Nombre de la sede | Horario de atención | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Independencia | Prolongación Aldama | 1104 | CAISES San Felipe | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Cañade de Chávez | Principal | S/N | UMAPS Cañada de Chávez | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | El Carretón | A un lado de la cancha de basket | S/N | UMAPS El Carretón | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Fábrica de Melchor | N. Zapata | 6 | UMAPS Fábrica de Melchor | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Jaral de Berrio | Hidalgo | 4 | UMAPS Jaral de Berrios | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | La Labor | Frente a la Parroquia | S/N | UMAPS La Labor | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | La Lagunita | Frente a la escuela Miguel Hidalgo | S/N | UMAPS La Lagunita | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Los Barcos | Pasando el puente de la comunidad | S/N | UMAPS Los Barcos | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Los Martínez | Frente a la Capllia | S/N | UMAPS Los Martínez | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Salto del Ahogado | Francisco Morales | S/N | UMAPS Salto del Ahogado | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | San Andrés del Cubo | Frente a la Telesecundaria | S/N | UMAPS San Andrés del Cubo | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | San Bartolo de Berrio | Calle Lázaro Cárdenas | S/N | UMAPS San Bartolo de Berrios | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | San Juan de Llanos | Calle Principal | S/N | UMAPS San Juan de Llanos | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Santa Rosa | Frente a la bodega CONASUPO | S/N | UMAPS Santa Rosa | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Santo Domingo | Frente a la Telesecundaria | S/N | UMAPS Santo Domingo | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Sauceda de la Luz | Frente a la escuela primaria | S/N | UMAPS Sauceda de la Luz | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | Laguna de Guadalupe | Guadalupe | 30 | UMAPS Laguna de Guadalupe | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Felipe | San Pedro de Almoloyan | Lerdo de Tejada | S/N | UMAPS San Pedro de Almoloyan | 9:00 A 14:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Diego de la Unión | Centro | Fleming | 1 | CAISES San Diego de la Unión | 9:00 A 19:00 | |
| Guanajuato | San Diego de la Unión | Pozo Ademado | Principal | S/N | UMAPS Pozo Ademado | 9.00 A 14:00 |
Recommendations for the population
The Ministry of Health emphasized that immunization is the main prevention measure.
There are two biological ones:
- the MMR vaccine for children, and
- The double viral (SR) vaccine is aimed at adolescents and adults who are not sure of their dose.
To prevent the disease, the school community can help by reviewing the children’s cards and going to the People’s Health Center if any dose is missing, avoiding self-medication in the event of any suspicious symptoms.
Other general recommendations include keeping classrooms and common areas ventilated, performing frequent hand hygiene with soap and water, and keeping classrooms, furniture, and shared surfaces clean.
Finally, it is urged to verify that infants have complete schemes. If respiratory symptoms occur, you should rest, avoid attending school and wear a mask to protect others, as prevention is everyone’s task.
Source: am
