Mexico has 95 percent vaccination coverage

Dr. Ignacio Federico Villaseñor Ruiz, director general of the National Center for Child and Adolescent Health (Censia), explained that the central component of the National Health Week 2015 is the oral polio vaccine. "To ensure polio remains eliminated in Mexico, over 9.5 million doses will be given out against this disease. Actions will also be taken to reinforce the ongoing distribution of Suero Oral, an electrolyte solution to help replace fluids and minerals following illness, plus education and information to help prevent diarrheal illnesses or respiratory infections," Villaseñor Ruiz said.

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