A group of experts from the
Ministry of Health (Minsa) decided to expand eligibility for the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals aged 30 years and above,
Health Minister Jorge Lopez announced on Thursday.
"The committee of experts (from Minsa) has conducted an assessment and realized that the coverage of the third dose (of the COVID-19 vaccine) has reached more than 70%. For this reason, eligibility for the fourth dose is being expanded to the population aged 30 and over," Lopez said in statements to Latina.
Nevertheless, he explained that people in this age group must first verify that they have received the third dose of the vaccine at least five months ago to get the fourth shot, as stablished by regulation.
Likewise, she remarked that the emergence of new Omicron’s sublineages has triggered an increase in infections over recent weeks. Therefore, it is necessary to reinforce vaccination —especially among the vulnerable population.
Furthermore, Martinez reported that vaccines used for the fourth doses are produced by Moderna and Pfizer, in accordance with the protocol established by this sector.
"Both are safe and of high quality," she pointed out.
"Let's remember that immunity decreases gradually. Thus, it is important, every so often, to receive a fourth dose (…)," Vargas emphasized in statements to Andina news agency.
Published: 7/14/2022