“60+ Vaccination Points in Lima and Callao to Receive Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccine”

During three consecutive days, April 11, 12 and 13, it is expected to apply to the adult population over 70 years of age in the district, 350 vaccines from the Pfizer and Moderna laboratories, with the aim of completing the vaccination schedule for the population, then 5 months after receiving his third dose. Photo: ANDINA/MINSA

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) enabled more than 60 vaccination points in different districts of Metropolitan Lima and Callao so that the population can receive, even today Monday, May 1, declared a holiday, the vaccine against covid-19 and against influenza.

Along these lines, the Minsa recalls that people between the ages of 18 and 59, who have the fourth dose against covid-19, can now receive the bivalent vaccine, as long as 2 months have passed since the last vaccine.

In the case of adults over 60 years of age and people with a risk factor, they must have the third dose at least to receive the bivalent vaccine, as long as 2 months have passed since the last vaccine.

In the case of pregnant women, they may receive it after 12 weeks of gestation, as long as 2 months have passed since the fourth dose.

Cancer patients can be immunized with the bivalent vaccine 3 months after the fourth dose and only if they have finished their cancer treatment, with the recommendation of their doctor.

Where can I get vaccinated?

In Lima and Callao, more than 60 service points will be enabled, where the population can be vaccinated, as well as covid-19 discard tests.

Here you can search for the point closest to your home:

From what age can I get vaccinated against covid-19?

On September 10, the Ministry of Health updated the National Vaccination Plan against Covid-19, which will include immunization of the entire population from 6 months of life.

Parents should remember that the second dose of the vaccine must be given 28 days after the first dose.

These premises have large rooms for the application of the corresponding dose, as well as the rest time after having been immunized.

Vaccination Week in the Americas

Last night, the Minister of Health, Rosa Gutiérrez, reported that more than 314,000 people were vaccinated during the Vaccination Week in the Americas that the Minsa developed until April 29 throughout the country.

After noting that in Peru 18 vaccines are applied from the regular vaccination scheme to combat 28 diseases, Gutiérrez called on citizens to come to health establishments to receive their dose to be protected.

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Published: 5/1/2023