Older than 6 months can receive
According to the protocol, boys and girls between the ages of 6 months and 5 years who have not been vaccinated against covid-19 must receive two doses of the bivalent vaccine at an interval of 28 days. If the minor was previously vaccinated with one or two monovalent doses, she can also receive the bivalent.
In the case of boys and girls older than 5 years with two previous monovalent vaccines, the bivalent can be applied 2 months after the last dose.
The Minsa recalled that it is no longer a requirement to have the fourth dose to receive the bivalent, you only need two doses against covid-19.
Where can I get vaccinated?
In Lima and Callao, more than 60 service points are enabled, where the population can be vaccinated, as well as covid-19 discard tests.
Here you can search for the closest point to your home, as well as the opening hours:
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.
Influenza Vaccines
Like every year, before the winter season, the Minsa provides the flu vaccine free of charge, which protects against serious cases of acute respiratory infections.
The executive director of Immunizations of the Ministry of Health, María Elena Martínez, recalled that the influenza vaccine is seasonal and the prioritized groups to receive it are: children under five years of age, people with comorbidities and risk factors, adults over 60 years of age , as well as health personnel, police, firefighters, Armed Forces, among others.
In Metropolitan Lima and Callao, the Minsa has more than 60 vaccination points where, from Monday to Sunday, vaccines against covid-19 and also against influenza are provided.
“The Peruvian government’s vaccines are purchased through the Pan American Health Organization. They are safe, effective, of high quality and completely free”, emphasized Martínez.
Given
To know the covid-19 vaccination points in Metropolitan Lima and Callao, you can go to this link.
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