Ministry of Health evaluates the use of the annual dose of the vaccine against COVID-19

graduate Maria Elena MartinezHead of Immunization Department Ministry of Health care (Minsa), acknowledged that the sector is evaluating the use of the annual dose of vaccine against COVID-19. The specialist commented that in parallel with the ongoing revisions, vaccination is being encouraged to be able to close the gap for people who do not have a complete regimen.

“We do these assessments with the National Institutes of Health (INS), but we also have committees of experts on immunization that review the evidence and national and international studies that come out so that at some point we can start thinking that , maybe not. is still determined,” he explained.

In an interview with RPP, he recalled that since last weekend Ministry of Health care ordered a fourth dose for persons over 18 years of age five months after receiving the third dose. However, the lawyer clarified that this would not be a requirement for people to enter enclosed spaces.

“While it is true that we are very pushing for people to be able to get a third dose and achieve over 80% coverage. Now we are at the level of 71%, almost 20 million people. Many are still waiting to be vaccinated. to be able to reach the expected 80%,” he said.

“The vaccination strategy is indicated for the vulnerable, that is, the elderly. So far, we have given the fourth dose to adults over 1,800,000 people, which is 40%. This group is dangerous, vulnerable that he does not complete his fourth dose, because after a few months the immunity drops,” he added.

Another time the representative Minsa He indicated that the sector considered it appropriate to purchase vaccines against monkeypox. Despite the fact that the date of his arrival in the country cannot be postponed, he specified that this vaccination “will not be mass, it will not be shown to the entire population and will be targeted and a priority for the population.”

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No fourth dose required

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) clarified in a statement a few days ago that the fourth dose coronavirus vaccine “You don’t have to enter enclosed spaces.” However, the institution explained that it is necessary to present a vaccination card with three doses.

According to Supreme Decree No. 108-2022-PCM, a vaccination card is required for persons over 18 who must prove that they have three doses of the covid-19 vaccine in Peru or abroad.

“Still fourth dose is not a requirement to enter enclosed spaces,” he said. Ministry of Health carebut stressed the importance of completing the vaccination schedule to protect against coronavirus.

“Closed premises, for entry into which it is necessary to present a vaccination card, are: shopping centers, markets, supermarkets, sports clubs, entertainment venues, concerts, theaters, cinemas, sports halls, churches, restaurants and other crowded places, with the exception of jobs,” the Ministry of Health added.

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