A total of 15,318,256 people have already received the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, who represent 53.6% of the target population over 12 years of age, the
Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported on Sunday.
In total, 71,180,328 doses have been administered so far. As part of their administration, 96,738 children and teenagers aged between 12 and 17 years old have already received the long-awaited third dose that will keep them protected against severe forms of the disease.
In the national ranking of the third-dose vaccination coverage, Central Lima and Callao lead the list with more than 68.8% and 67.1% coverage, respectively.
However, in two regions, less than 30% of the population has received the three doses of the vaccine. They are Madre de Dios (26.7%) and Puno (26.7%).
Minsa provided this information in its activity report on the COVID-19 vaccination process, which is published every day.
This report examines the results of the vaccination strategies that the sector has undertaken so that the population can complete the vaccination series.
As is known, the third vaccine dose will be administered to people over 12 years of age, five months after the second dose.
To continue closing the vaccination gaps, Minsa recommends that the population continue to go to the vaccination sites and health centers to receive the corresponding dose.
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Published: 4/24/2022