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Mexico starts winter vaccination campaign for 2026-2027
Mexico’s Health Ministry has started its national vaccination campaign for the 2026-2027 winter season.
It includes vaccines against seasonal influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcus and human papillomavirus, or HPV.
The campaign also offers a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus to pregnant women between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
Health Secretary David Kershenobich urged people to visit health centers for vaccines suited to their age and health needs.
He said vaccination helps prevent illness, reduce deaths and support longer, healthier lives.
The ministry says it has enough vaccines and relies on cold storage and distribution systems to keep them safe and effective.
People are being asked to go to health centers to receive the vaccines appropriate for them.
Mexico’s Health Ministry has launched the National Vaccination Campaign for the 2026-2027 winter season.
The campaign includes vaccines against seasonal influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcus and human papillomavirus.
It also includes a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus for pregnant women between 32 and 36 weeks of gestation.
Health Secretary David Kershenobich urged people to visit health centres for vaccines suited to their age and condition.
Kershenobich said there are enough vaccines to serve the population.
- Who
- Mexico’s Health Ministry launched the campaign. Health Secretary David Kershenobich urged people to get vaccinated.
- What
- The National Vaccination Campaign for the 2026-2027 winter season began, covering several vaccines.
- When
- It began in October 2026; the article was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico.
- Why
- The campaign aims to prevent disease and protect public health. Kershenobich said vaccination can reduce mortality and help people live longer and healthier lives.
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- Campaign season
- 2026-2027 winter season
- Vaccines
- Seasonal influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcus and HPV
- RSV vaccine group
- Pregnant women at 32 to 36 weeks of gestation
- Health secretary
- David Kershenobich
- Article publication date
- October 13, 2026
What people are saying
In addition to treating diseases, it is essential to prevent them. Vaccination is one of the main tools to protect the health of the population, reduce mortality and help people live longer and healthier lives.
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