IN observation of Vaccination Week, the Ministry of Health on Friday hosted a Vaccination Drive at the Massy Mega Store, East Coast Demerara.

Registered Nurse under the Ministry of Health, Latoya Bryan stated that the aim was to vaccinate as many persons as they could, especially with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
“We expect to vaccinate a lot of people. It’s all about protection and protecting yourself against [viruses], especially with the HPV vaccine. We’re trying to push that right now, so that we can protect our population from cervical cancer, and other cancers such as anal cancer, oral cancer and penal cancer and genital warts.”

In addition to the HPV vaccine, Nurse Bryan said they were also providing vaccines for yellow fever, Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR), tetanus and the varicella vaccine, which protects against chickenpox.

For persons who would have missed Friday’s outreach, Nurse Bryan said they can still visit the Ministry of Health Tarmac at Brickdam from Monday to Friday 16:30 hours. to 17:30 hours or Saturdays 09:00 hours to 14:00 hours.

Notably, every Friday and Saturday until May 18, 2024, persons can visit Massy Mega Store at MovieTowne from 16:30 hours to 19:00 hours.

From April 20 to 27, 2024, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) together with countries and territories in the Americas and its partners, will celebrate the 22nd annual Vaccination Week and the 13th World Immunisation Week under the call to action: Engage now to protect your future! #GETVAX.