Bivalent vaccine in Peru: what is it, how does it work and who is it currently applied to? | Coronavirus | COVID-19 | Minsa | LIME

Last Sunday, January 1, the first day of the new year 2023, the Ministry of Health (Some time) started the process of applying the bivalent vaccine against him COVID-19. In this first phase, the antigen is applied only to healthcare personnel in the metropolitan area of ​​Lima, and then extended to the elderly and people with comorbidities.

What is the bivalent vaccine?

The Minsa has announced that it is a booster vaccine that contains two components: the first one protects from the original virus and the second of lineages of the omicron variant that prevails in the world.

In addition, this bivalent vaccine allows the person who receives it have an improved immune response against new lineages of COVID-19.

To which groups of people will this vaccine apply?

As indicated above, this booster vaccine is initially indicated for health personnel, the elderly and people with comorbiditieswho belong to the group of vulnerable citizens.

How many bivalent vaccines are there in Peru?

The Minister of Health, rosa gutierrezhe said Jan. 1 that Peru already has more than 550,000 (552,960 to be exact) doses of the bivalent vaccine.

He estimated that by March of this year, the country will have about 13 million doses, with gradual remittances that have already started to reach the national territory.

Will it only apply to Lima?

The official stressed that, in a first phase, the antigen will be applied to healthcare personnel in the Lima Metro, and then it will continue in regions with healthcare personnel and vulnerable people.

That yes, Minister Gutiérrez reiterated his call to citizenship so that complete the four doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, so that you can get your booster with the bivalent vaccine.