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Mexico’s Winter Vaccination Drive Advances, With Guanajuato Claiming Flu Coverage Lead

Health officials urge priority groups to get free doses to cut severe respiratory illness during peak season.

Overview

  • Guanajuato reports more than 1.5 million doses administered across influenza, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, claiming first place nationally in influenza coverage.
  • The state details 1,357,375 influenza doses, 342,841 COVID-19 doses and 138,853 pneumococcal doses delivered through its public health network.
  • Baja California reports 749,106 total doses applied, including over 597,000 for influenza, about 98,000 for COVID-19 and 53,535 for pneumococcal disease.
  • Baja California health authorities say vaccines remain free at public facilities and continue inviting residents—especially young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic conditions—to get vaccinated.
  • A federal evaluation dated December 26 noted Sinaloa leading influenza progress at 82.6% of its target, while states also advise winter safety steps such as ventilation, handwashing, layered clothing and avoiding indoor open-flame heaters.