Photo: Carlos Mellado – Secretary of Health
In the spirit of giving continuity to various prevention actions against infectious diseases in the pediatric population and promoting a safe return to school for the pediatric population on the Island, the Department of Health (DS) visits the towns with the initiative VacuGira to promote that students have up-to-date immunizations.
At the event, the DS Immunization Program staff will provide parents, caregivers, or guardians with the official immunization record –green paper– cost free. There will be vaccination stations for those minors who have not been vaccinated or who need to complete a dose. All required immunizations for students up to age 21 will be available.
“With the VacuGira we promote the exercise that students are up to date with the vaccination schedule with their recommended vaccines that help prevent infectious diseases, health complications and the resurgence of outbreaks,” said the Chief Medical Officer, Iris Cardona. The doctor highlighted the importance of providing children and young people with comprehensive health and maintaining safe spaces for their well-being. “In this sense, we continue with prioritized actions that result in generating protection.”
The VacuGira will arrive at the Luis Muñoz Marín Park in the Municipality of San Juan on July 30 from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm, on August 5 at the Municipal Public Library in Ceiba and simultaneously in Patillas where they will be at the Terminal de Carros Públicos, both events will be from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Also, they will be in Ponce at the Salvador Dijols Coliseum, on August 16 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
They were recently in Bayamón, Sabana Grande and today, July 29, they are at the Agustín Reyes Flores Athletic Track in San Lorenzo until 3:00 pm
The Law on Compulsory Immunizations for Preschool Children and Students in the Government of Puerto Rico, Law No. 25 of September 25, 1983, provides that no student or preschool child may be admitted or enrolled in a school, day care center, or social treatment center, if you are not properly immunized.
For additional information, to know the vaccination status or availability of vaccines in the activities, you can contact 787-522-3985 from 8 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon.
► Four (4) doses of the vaccine against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, OT), as long as the last dose was administered on or after the age of 4 years.
► Three (3) doses of the Polio Vaccine (IPV), as long as the last dose was administered on or after the age of 4 years.
► One (I) dose of Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vaccine, if administered on or after fifteen months of age.
► Three (3) doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
► Two (2) doses of the Common Measles, German Measles and Mumps (MMR) vaccine.
► Two (2) doses of Varicella vaccine (VAR).
► One (1) dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), provided it was administered on or after 24 months of age.
► One (I) dose of the vaccine against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap), for all adolescents from 11 to 18 years of age.
► One (I) dose of the conjugate vaccine against Meningococcus (MCV), for every 11-year-old adolescent. All vaccinated adolescents between the ages of 11 and 12 will require a booster dose at age 16. Any adolescent who was vaccinated between the ages of 13 and 15 will also require a booster dose between
16 to 18 years. If the first dose was given at age I6 years or older, no booster dose is needed.
► One (I) dose of the vaccine against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), for all adolescents from 11 to 18 years of age (up to one day before 19 years of age), and it is a requirement to complete the series as indicated in the Itinerary of Vaccination to ensure the necessary immunity against the virus.
► One (I) booster dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) or a booster of Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td), as appropriate.
► Two (2) doses of the Common Measles, German Measles and Mumps (MMR) vaccine.
► Three (3) doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
► Three (3) doses of the Polio Vaccine (OPV/IPV), if the last one was administered on or after the age of 4 years.
To access the Vaccination Requirements for the 2023-2024 school year, visit the following link:
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