With 31% progress toward its national goal, National Vaccination Week 2025 has recorded the administration of 566,753 doses between April 26 and 28, as part of the nationwide effort to protect public health through complete vaccination schedules. The target is to reach 1.8 million people vaccinated by May 3.
During her morning press conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo called on the public to visit any health center or public hospital free of charge, regardless of their insurance status. She emphasized that the campaign is open to people of all ages and that services are fully accessible.
Health Secretary David Kershenobich reiterated that vaccines are the most effective tool to prevent disease and stressed that they have no significant adverse effects. “This week is an opportunity to raise awareness among the population about the importance of getting vaccinated,” he stated.
Ramiro López Elizalde, Undersecretary of Health Policy and Population Wellbeing, reported that a Monitoring Center has been established with direct communication to state health secretaries to oversee the campaign’s progress in real time. He also explained that 12 different vaccines are being administered, targeting children under 5, teenagers, pregnant women, older adults, at-risk groups, and healthcare workers.
In the context of this campaign, health officials reported that during epidemiological week 16, there were 583 confirmed cases of measles and rubella, with Chihuahua being the most affected state. Additionally, 809 cases of whooping cough have been detected, with 48 deaths among infants under one year of age—highlighting the importance of administering the Tdap vaccine to pregnant women starting at 20 weeks of gestation.
