The Ministry of Public Health reported this Tuesday that the administration was reported to 158 children the fifth part of a dose of the vaccine against covid-19 Sinovacinstead of the one that corresponded to them: the Pfizer pediatric vaccine.
For now, no adverse effects attributable to vaccination have been reported, either immediately after inoculation or later.
The MSP reported that there is a referent of the portfolio in contact “constant” with the affected families.
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning. between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Universal Medical Society vaccination center, located at 3588 Millán Street.
The director of the Audit Area, together with the director of the Immunization Unit and the director of the Honorary Commission for the Fight against Tuberculosis and Prevalent Diseases, was barely made aware of the event. started a administrative investigation to “determine corrective measures”They point out in a statement.
The portfolio explained that although this vaccine is not administered to the population under 15 years of age, it is being given in several other countries in the region and the world, without “serious side effects” being reported. The technicians consider that the probability that they will suffer adverse effects is “low” and that in 14 days they will be given the corresponding Pfizer pediatric vaccine.
The version of the Universal Medical Society
The Universal Medical Society disclaimed responsibility “in the management of the pediatric anticovid vaccination”. As indicated, the company provided the premises to the MSP, which was attended and managed by the Honorary Commission for the Fight against Tuberculosis.
“If you have any questions, contact the Department of Immunizations 1934 int 4050/4051,” he said in a statement.
