CABA begins to apply a covid vaccine booster to those over 70 years old | When the shifts will start to arrive

Third doses versus boosters

In addition, Quirós differentiated the third additional doses from the booster ones. The former are intended for people with immunosuppressive diseases and over 50 years of age who have received the full Sinopharm scheme. In these cases, the authorities considered that “two doses do not provide complete protection” against the disease and for that reason an additional dose is given within the initial scheme.

Instead, the booster dose “is thinking about 2022,” explained the official who remarked that it will always be after six months of the second dose. Waiting that period of time “is important, because the immune system has a maturation process,” he explained.

Pediatric vaccination defense

Quirós remarked this morning that “There is no doubt” about the safety and efficacy of the Sinopharm vaccine for pediatric application and argued that the institutions that gave their approval “are extremely trustworthy.”

“There is not much doubt, the National Immunization Commission of Argentina has recommended the application, the Anmat has recommended the use and the Argentine Pediatric Society has recommended the application. I think are very prestigious institutions in the country that have accompanied these vaccination concepts for decades and they have been very clear ”, emphasized the official in the press conference this morning.

Covid cases in CABA

Regarding the contagion curve in the City of Buenos Aires, the minister commented that after a “long history of lowering cases” the indicators rose a few weeks ago and in recent days “have stabilized.” Specifically, he detailed that people who get sick are partially vaccinated.

Election day and health protocol

The Buenos Aires Minister of Health agreed with Judge María Romilda Servini the health protocols for the development of the legislative elections this Sunday. From the Buenos Aires government headquarters, Quirós detailed the measures to follow:

• Those who are 70 or older will have priority to vote for the whole day.
• The classrooms and common spaces will have the maximum ventilation possible in each establishment.
• The lines to cast the vote will be able to be done in the interiors of schools.
• The public transport It will be free throughout the day and the subway service will open at 7:00, an hour earlier than usual.
• They will be available at the voting tables kits sanitarios to disinfect items and hands.
• It is recommended check in advance the polling place, the table number and order number to avoid crowds.
• The correct use of the chinstrap and keep your distance within the voting centers.

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