The Minister of Health, Hernando Cevallos, He reported that vaccination of minors It will start this Saturday and will cover the age group from 15 to 17 years old. He indicated that this decision was made because there is a sufficient stock of vaccines and because this weekend they want to encourage immunization in minors.
“We do not want there to be massive parties, but we do want to put a party quota on vaccination. That is why costume contests will be promoted among adolescents who go to vaccination centers. Of course, all established protocols will be respected. and that are detailed in the portal Pongo el Hombro, “he said.
He specified that the vaccination of minors will be done by age group, to avoid crowds, since they will be accompanied by an elderly person. “The idea is to continue advancing in the month of November with 15 and 14, and then reach 12 years. It is a population of more than three million people,” he added.
Qualified as the advancement of the vaccination process is important because it is necessary to advance to a properly vaccinated society. “This form is the best way to achieve a containment dam against the COVID-19. If we want to achieve herd immunity, we must ensure that the vaccinated population is larger, “he added.
Protocols for the application of the vaccine
According to the Protocol established by the Ministry of Health For the age group from 12 to 17 years old, minors must attend the vaccination center or health establishment accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The legal consent for vaccination against COVID-19 is signed and delivered by your companion.
The minors will receive the Pfizer vaccine and before it is administered, an evaluation will be made by the Health sector on their condition. Minors who have a history of Myocarditis they should communicate it to the vaccination staff.
The same procedure that is followed with the adult will be followed, that is, after receiving the vaccine, it must remain between 15 and 30 minutes in the observation period in the place where it was inoculated, before going home.
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