3 out of every 10 women recently tested have irregular, or positive test results, prompting the call for women to to come in for testing.
Ajijic Health Center located at Ocampo 102, Ajijic. Credit: Sofía Medeles
Sofía Medeles (Ajijic).- The Ajijic Health Center (Centro de Salud Ajijic) recommends that women from Ajijic come in as soon as possible for a pap smear screening.
Dr. Sandra Gonzalez, director of the health center, said about 3 out of every 10 women recently tested have irregular, or positive test results, «Testing is available all year round, and due to the many cases we have seen in Ajijic, we ask women to come and get it done. «This test is free, appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The only requirement is to bring a copy of your CURP with you.Pap smears test for signs of HPV (Human Papillomavirus), and cervical cancer by detecting abnormal cells in the cervix. In addition to pap smears, the Ajijic Health Center also provides many other valuable services for citizens and residents. Information and updates about the health center are available on their Facebook page, «CS Ajijic.”
Dr. González says that they have not seen a high incidence of seasonal diseases such as dengue, or Covid-19, nor have they seen any incidents of monkeypox.
Covid-19 vaccinations are announced as they are available, and currently they have a vaccination campaign for rubella and measles.
Translated by Amy Esperanto.
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