With the winter season approaching, Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda has announced the reinforcement of the state’s vaccination campaign against respiratory diseases. The initiative is a direct response to a recent cold front and aims to protect vulnerable populations across the region.
This initiative is ensuring access through permanent stations in medical facilities and outreach to priority communities. The effort focuses on administering vaccines for influenza, COVID-19, and pneumococcus to those at highest risk.
To date, the state’s health sector has administered 351,408 doses since October, the result of an extensive vaccination effort across both urban and rural communities.
Baja California Health Minister Adrián Medina Amarillas provided a detailed breakdown, noting that the vast majority—291,411 doses—correspond to influenza vaccines. These were distributed across the state’s major municipalities: Mexicali (103,451), Tijuana (122,053), Tecate (11,865), Playas de Rosarito (8,153), Ensenada (36,891), and San Quintín (8,978).
Additionally, health workers have administered 28,358 COVID-19 vaccines and 31,659 pneumococcal doses. The pneumococcal vaccine is aimed at young children, older adults, and individuals with underlying respiratory or chronic conditions.
Governor Marina del Pilar outlined the eligibility criteria, noting that the influenza vaccine is available to children ages 6 to 59 months, pregnant women, adults over 60, healthcare personnel, and people with comorbidities. COVID-19 vaccines are currently being prioritized for seniors and patients with chronic illnesses.
All vaccines are available at no cost. Residents can receive them at local health units or at mobile clinics deployed in rural communities, shopping centers, and other strategic locations designated by the State Government and the Health Secretariat.
