Doctor Mario Rodríguez: “Almost 65% of children are missing to be vaccinated”

The director of the Childhood and Adolescence Program of the Ministry of Health (Minsa), Mario Rodríguez, addressed this Thursday the issue of pediatric vaccination, revealing that almost 65% of children between the ages of 5 and 11 are missing to be vaccinated, and there are few left. days for the start of classes.

He specified that no child is going to be vaccinated without the consent or permission of their parents. “We need the collaboration of parents so that their children protect themselves. We are concerned because, despite the fact that there is an expected target population for vaccination of children between 5 and 11 years of age, a few days before the start of classes if we reach 35%, I think it is the maximum we have reached, “he said. .

The doctor indicated that they see some resistance on the part of the children’s parents, however, the application of the vaccine has shown that it is effective and safe, and is necessary for the well-being of our population and minors.

He reiterated that the Social Security Fund (CSS), the Minsa and private facilities are providing all the facilities so that mothers can take their children to be vaccinated.