**No Reported Influenza Cases in Baja California Before Winter Season: Health Authorities**
Ahead of the winter season, the Public Health Services Institute of Baja California has reported no cases of influenza in the region. This announcement was made by Adrián Medina Amarillas, head of the state’s Health Department. Over the past month, residents have been actively participating in vaccination campaigns against seasonal influenza, pneumococcus, and COVID-19 across the state’s seven municipalities.
In just under four weeks, health officials have administered 350,000 influenza vaccines, effectively keeping the number of infections under control. “Winter has yet to arrive, but we are prepared. We have not recorded any influenza cases nor any related fatalities, which is fortunate,” Medina Amarillas stated.
This year’s campaign also includes vaccinations against pneumococcal bacteria, which causes pneumonia and has been a concern for health officials, especially during the winter months, when pneumonia-related deaths tend to rise. Approximately 75,000 adults aged 60 and over have received the pneumococcal vaccine, and around 55,000 individuals have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
The campaign’s success is evident, with expectations of achieving similar results to last year’s efforts, which significantly reduced influenza cases and resultant fatalities.
**Secondary Article: Surge in Whooping Cough Cases in Baja California**
While the influenza cases remain under control, Baja California is seeing a rise in whooping cough infections, with Tijuana experiencing the highest number of cases. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation to implement necessary containment measures.
In response to this increase, local health agencies are urging residents to update their vaccines and take preventive measures to curb the spread of whooping cough, which poses a particular risk to infants and young children. Public awareness campaigns aim to educate the community about symptoms and preventive steps.
These efforts align with broader health initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s response to various respiratory illnesses and ensuring the population’s health remains safeguarded as the winter season approaches.