(CRHoy.com) – The Health authorities estimate to apply a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to older adults starting next year. Also, they hope to start with the vaccination of those under 12 years of age, as long as they have the endorsement of the world health authorities.
This was indicated by the Minister of Health ai Pedro González this Monday at a press conference.
González was clear that the issue of the third dose is important, but it asks the population to concentrate on obtaining the first and second, which will provide protection in case of contagion.
Secondly, the hierarch said that people who only have a single dose The vaccine cannot be trusted by breaking the gap or by stopping using the mask, as this is not enough to avoid a worsening of health in case of infection.
“One can believe that with a dose already you are protected but it is not true, the recommendation is to go to get vaccinated unless they have a medical contraindication, there is a lot of misinformation in social networks, myths, anecdotes, stories and most, if not all, are not scientifically supported, “said the hierarch.
According to official estimates, currently 1.8 million people in the country have only one dose.
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