✔ What vaccines against Covid-19 are they applying in Peru?
In Peru, vaccines from laboratories are being applied Pfizer, Sinopharm, AstraZeneca and Modern.
✔ Are the vaccines against Covid-19 that are being applied in Peru effective against the new lineages or variants of the virus that causes this disease?
Yes. The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes the Covid-19 disease, continues to change over time. However, the vaccines available in Peru to prevent or reduce the impact of the spread of Covid-19 continue to be effective despite the new lineages and variants of the virus, says Víctor Jiménez, a molecular biologist at the National Institute of Health.
“Everyone must continue with the vaccination schedule. From time to time we will have to complete the vaccine with the next dose that is due. The ‘booster dose’ should not be considered as an ‘optional dose’, because it is necessary to be immunized”, explained Jiménez.
Vaccination situation against Covid-19 in Peru until March 16.
✔ What should I take to the vaccination center to receive the dose of the Covid-19 vaccine that I want to complete?
– Go to the vaccination center minutes before the indicated time and bring your ID and a pen. It is mandatory to wear a double mask and it is recommended to wear a face protector.
– You must bring your vaccination card that was given to you when you were immunized for the first time against Covid-19. There is the date of the second dose. You can access your digital vaccination card and download it here.
– Adults must go to the established vaccination points carrying the DNI and the informed consent sheet, printed and signed, to receive the vaccine against Covid-19.
To save time when you go to the vaccination center against Covid-19, you can download, print, fill out and bring your informed consent here.
✔ Can undocumented people get vaccinated against Covid-19?
Yes. Undocumented people can be vaccinated by going to the vaccination centers, where they will be provided with the facilities to protect themselves against the disease.
✔ What document should I receive after being vaccinated?
The vaccinator must give the person who was immunized a Vaccination card against Covid-19, issued by the Regional Health Directorate of your jurisdiction. This document must contain the name of the vaccinated person, their ID number, their address and the date of application of the first dose.
The vaccination card must be kept as the citizen must present it when he receives his next doses.
The vaccinator must give the person who has been immunized a vaccination card with the name of the person vaccinated, their ID number, their address and the date of application of the first dose. Photo: Diffusion
✔ How do I update my virtual vaccination card against Covid-19?
– Enter the Minsa platform to update your vaccination card against Covid-19 by clicking here.
– Enter your data, such as your ID number, your date of birth and the date of issue of your ID.
– If you do not have your DNI, you can choose to enter the information from your immigration card, passport, foreign identity document or temporary residence permit.
– You must click on “I accept the processing of my personal data and have read the Privacy Policy”. After reading the terms and conditions, you click on “Accept”, which is at the end of the text, as long as you agree with the information.
– Then, you click on the section that says “I’m not a robot” and then on “Login”.
– You will be directed to your virtual vaccination card.
– If you want to show the QR code of your vaccination card, click on the “View QR code” option.
✔ How do I download my virtual vaccination certificate against Covid-19?
– If you want to print your vaccination certificate against Covid-19, follow all the previous steps. Instead of clicking “view QR code”, you click “Print”.
– If you want to download the PDF of your Covid-19 vaccination certificate, after clicking on the “Print” option, click on the “Destination” option, which appears in the certificate preview. You can change the option to “Save as PDF” and click on the “Save” option, which is at the bottom of the display in a blue button.
✔ Can I drink alcoholic beverages after vaccination?
Although the Ministry of Health has not announced restrictions for any food or drink after immunization, it is not advisable to consume alcoholic beverages in excess after receiving the vaccine, since it could complicate side effects, such as fever, warned Eduardo Ramos, research professor at the Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University.
✔ What do I do if I have to get vaccinated, but I have symptoms of Covid-19?
If you have symptoms of Covid-19 (cough, sore throat, malaise, fever, headache and shortness of breath) or suspect that you may have been infected by someone close to you who contracted the virus, you will not be able to get vaccinated. Your vaccination will be postponed until 90 days after medical discharge.
✔ What are the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine?
Most of the side effects of vaccine against covid-19 they are mild and should not last more than a few days, according to the Ministry of Health:
-Pain or swelling at the injection site
-Fever
-Shaking chills
-Fatigue
-Headache
Serious adverse effects (anaphylaxis) have been reported extremely rarely with some vaccines. However, although they may occur in these cases, the Ministry of Health affirms that the benefits of vaccination outweigh its possible risks.
✔ What about people who receive the Covid-19 vaccine and have serious adverse effects?
The Ministry of Health will grant pecuniary compensation to those people who received some of the vaccines against Covid-19, purchased by the Ministry of Health, and who present a severe Effect Supposedly Attributed to Vaccination or Immunization (ESAVI).
Main photo: Andean
2023-08-12 00:31:32
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