The question of the day: what should we know about vaccinating children and adolescents?

After reaching a consensus, the Peruvian health authorities have decided to approve the protocol of vaccination for children and adolescents, between 12 and 17 years old, against COVID-19.

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However, the director of Immunizations of the Minsa, Gabriela Jiménez, pointed out that the priority for the ministry is to close the gaps of pending second doses, which means vaccinating more than a million people. With that problem solved, everything would be ready to start the vaccination in minors.

-which is the only one approved in Peru for use in this age group- and they will need to be accompanied by their parents or a proxy. Everything indicates that this new vaccination campaign would begin in November.

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We must not forget that, as with other vaccines, in the case of this one against the COVID-19 Mild side effects can also occur. Yes: arm pain, body ache, headache, some fever or tiredness for a couple of days. Those are signs that our immune systems are responding to the vaccine.

We must also remember that, when dealing with minors, the presence of an attorney will be necessary to sign the informed consent before proceeding with the vaccination of the minor, and to accompany him throughout the process.

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