The Collective Prevention Services (CPS), a department within the Ministry of Public Health,
Social Development and Labor (VSA), through its Youth Health
Care Baby Wellness Clinic has a vaccine outreach for members of
the community for Wednesday, May 27.
Parents and guardians can bring the children and teenagers to
the clinic at the Vineyard Office Park between 2:00 PM and 7:00
PM, Wednesday, May 27. You should also bring along your child’s
vaccination record.
For those who would like additional information to verify their
child(ren’s) status or would like to make an appointment, you can
call 721-542-3003 or message CPS via WhatsApp 721-520-4163.
The vaccine outreach is geared primarily towards children four to
nine-years-old who have not yet gotten their vaccine boosters. If
parents have missed recent appointments for vaccines, CPS
encourages them to make use of this opportunity for children
from two months to 17-years-old.
The vaccines that are provided include: DTaP-IPV-Hib
(Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, and Poliomyelitis and
Haemophilus influenza type B), PCV13 (Pneumococcus Conjugate
Vaccine 13-valent), MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella), DT-IPV
(Diphtheria, Tetanus and Poliomyelitis), and HPV (Human
Papilloma Virus).
Vaccination is essential in preventing a wide range of childhood
diseases and significantly reduces the risk of illness, disability,
and death.
These include conditions such as cervical cancer, diphtheria,
hepatitis B, measles, mumps, pertussis (whooping cough),
pneumonia, polio, rotavirus, diarrhea, rubella, and tetanus.
CPS also highlights the importance of the HPV vaccine, which is
recommended for girls between the ages of nine and 17. This
vaccine offers long-term protection against cervical cancer, one of
the leading causes of death among women, making early
vaccination a vital preventive measure.
Maintaining routine vaccination coverage is crucial. According to
PAHO, gaps in vaccination can leave children vulnerable to
preventable diseases such as polio, tetanus, measles, and
diphtheria, particularly those with weakened immune systems.
Ensuring full immunization not only protects individuals but also
strengthens community immunity.
Vaccines remain one of the most effective tools in eliminating
childhood diseases. CPS urges parents and guardians to treat
vaccination records with the same importance as other essential
documents, such as passports or identification, ensuring they are
up to date and safely stored.