The Peruvian Government has authorized, as of today,
"Both of them are safe and of high quality," she pointed out.
People who attend vaccination centers in search of the fourth dose must have allowed five months to pass after the administration of the third dose; otherwise, it will not proceed.
"It must have been five months; this information is based on scientific research," she indicated.
The Minsa official explained that all those who received the third dose last December must go for the fourth dose in the following days.
"We are projecting that there are an average of 1.2 million people who should be administered the fourth dose," she said.
As is known, the administration of a fourth dose was only allowed to citizens over 70 years of age, health personnel, and immunosuppressed people; however, it was necessary to expand this group.
The official reminded citizens that Peru is carrying out one of the most extensive vaccination processes in South America, ranking third in the region, after Argentina and Chile, in terms of the percentage of the population protected against the coronavirus.
Therefore, Martinez called on the population to continue attending vaccination centers and health establishments so as to be protected against COVID-19 and face the pandemic.
On the other hand, Martinez announced a great bicycle raffle, at the national level, for children from 5 to 11 years old who apply the second dose against COVID-19.
This action will encourage minors to complete their pediatric vaccination schedule.