(CRHoy.com) On Saturday, June 12, the College of Physicians reported that it was maintaining a process to a donation to Costa Rica of 1.5 million vaccines from Johnson & Johnson (J&J) against COVID-19.
This donation could speed up the vaccination process throughout Costa Rica and they would be administered by the College. “They represent an excellent option to accelerate the vaccination process “they wrote in their statement.
However, the union is still waiting for the long-awaited donation to be fully realized; but What will it take for J&J vaccines to reach the country?
At this time, the fundamental thing is that the federal approval of the United States, as that is what is delaying the donation.
This process started about 22 days ago and despite the fact that it already has the approval of the Government of Texas, the Federal approval for these vaccines to reach the country; this as commented by Mauricio Guardia, president of the College of Physicians.
Previously, the College reported that I was waiting for the Government of Costa Rica to give permission to bring the doses, But today the Ministry of Health ruled after keeping silent and pointed out that “Supports and accompanies private or union initiatives aimed at the search for possible donations or imports of the vaccine against COVID-19.”
In this way, the Ministry of Health indicated that “the president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mauricio Guardia, is in communication with the Minister of Health, Daniel Salas, the Vice Minister, Pedro González and the technical health teams, in the event that the possible donation of vaccines managed by the College is made “.
It is for this reason that, After the Government of Texas has accepted this donation, the only thing missing is the authorization of the Federal Government of the United States, which, in the words of the president of the College of Physicians, would be ready to communicate.
“In a matter of 24-48 hours We could already be having the vaccines here in Costa Rica. If they are approved in these first days, I estimate that the vaccines should be here by the weekend, ”explained Guardia.
What is known about the J&J vaccine:
The “J&J” vaccines against COVID-19 have represented an ease for the entities that place them, since they do not need the same logistics as other vaccines because only one dose is needed.
In this way and according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this vaccine would have an efficacy of 66.3% shown in clinical trials. Likewise, it has a high level of efficacy in preventing hospitalization and death of people who contracted the disease.
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine It is recommended for 18-year-olds or more and so far, the dose has not been approved for use by children under 15 years of age as is the case with other vaccines, according to the CDC.
Likewise, the Center ensures that people who should not receive this vaccine are those allergic to the ingredients or components. Likewise, it is noted that for pregnant women, breastfeeding or minors there are no clinical trials demonstrating the benefits or risks of J&J doses.
Among the possible side effects Highlights: pain, redness and swelling in the arm where the injectable vaccine was received; as well as tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea.
Likewise, the CDC ensures that women under 50 years of age must know the rare risk of blood clots with low platelet count after vaccination.
Who should not get vaccinated with these vaccines?
- If you had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or an immediate allergic reaction, even if it was not severe, to any of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine external site icon ingredients (such as polysorbate).
- A serious allergic reaction is one that requires epinephrine treatment or medical attention. Learn about the most common side effects of COVID-19 vaccines and when to call your doctor.
- An immediate allergic reaction is a reaction within 4 hours of exposure, including symptoms such as a rash, swelling, or wheezing (difficulty breathing).
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