If five months have elapsed since the vaccination of the second dose, the population over 18 years of age may apply the third from this February 14, 2022.
From Monday February 14, 2022the citizens over 18 years will access the reinforcement against COVID-19. The requirement is that the person has completed five months from the application of the complete scheme of vaccination.
Until this Sunday the 13th, they could only access the third dose those over 40 years of age who have completed five months from the day of their second dose or complete regimen, as well as personnel from strategic sectors and citizens with pre-existing or immunosuppressed diseases.
“The reinforcement will be done with the biologicals of Pfizer or AstraZeneca. In the case of CanSino, contraindications must be evaluated, especially in pregnant women, breastfeeding women, people over 61 years of age or travelers, ”points out a statement from the Ministry of Public Health (MSP).
The goal of advancing the reinforcement of the population between 18 and 39 years of age is to avoid serious illness and mortality from SARS-CoV-2, the cause of the disease COVID-19. In addition, the collapse of the hospital system in the country.
Contraindications and requirements to access the booster
This Sunday, February 13, 2022, the MSP published a document entitled ‘Vaccination Guidelines COVID-19dose of reinforcement for over 18 years’. This document highlights that people infected with coronavirus they can be vaccinated. The requirement is that they do not have any symptoms of the disease, that is, fever or respiratory problems.
It is also recalled that those over 5 years of age with a diagnosis of moderate or severe immunosuppression can access their third dose.
«The primary scheme of this group consists of three applications, with an interval of 28 days. And, from the age of 18, the reinforcement can be placed – after five months, “says the ministry.
Likewise, it is clarified that the vaccine against coronavirus It can be received at the same time as other influenza.
«The recommendation is that it be applied in different places of the body. For example, on the right arm you can place the COVID-19 and on the left, influenza,” the document concludes.
When approaching any authorized vaccination center, you must present the vaccination certificate verifying the two previous doses.
⚠️ ATTENTION | As of Monday, February 14, 2022, citizens over 18 years of age will access the reinforcement against COVID-19.
Requirements?
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– Ministry of Public Health (@Salud_Ec) February 13, 2022
