In the Plaza de la Constitución, Zone 1, it was inaugurated this Sunday, May 11, the week of vaccination in the Americas.
President Bernardo Arévalo and the Minister of Health, Joaquín Barnoya, who invited the population to be vaccinated to prevent serious diseases participated in the activity.
Among the available vaccines is the one that protects against human papillomavirus, aimed at girls from 9 to 18 years old already boys 9 and 10 years.
Arévalo indicated that arguments are left over to demonstrate why it is important to get vaccinated, because with these actions many lives are saved.
He added that it is essential to assume vaccination policies, and that families must support these days, since vaccinating implies healthier countries and a healthier humanity.
He pointed out that the Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated the scope of viruses, so vaccines are effective for public health and constitute a right, not a privilege.
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Minister Joaquín Barnoya reported that The Vaccination Week in the Americas will conclude on May 18 in Guatemala.
He stressed that this 2025 is planned to apply more than 260 thousand vaccines of the regular scheme.
In addition, the Ministry of Education seeks to facilitate access to vaccines from schools, in order to protect students’ health.
Where will the vaccination centers be
Barnoya explained the places where vaccination stalls will be located. The vaccine will be free.
Immunization will be carried out in all health positions, permanent care centers, Maternal Children’s Integral Centers and Hospitals.
Parents must present the Single Identification Code.
The school health program will also be implemented in educational establishments, with the support of parents’ organizations.
Types of doses
For girls and boys
- Pentavalent, for 2, 4 and 6 months
- Polio, up to 4 years
- Pneumococcus, 2, 4 and 12 months
- Hepatitis B, up to 15 years
- Measles, paper and rubella from 12 to 18 months
- HPV, for girls from 9 to 18 years and children born between 2015y 2016
- DPT, for 18 months and 4 years
- Rotavirus, 2 to 4 months
For adults
- Measles and rubella, for travelers, health and tourism personnel
- Tetanus and diphtheria, for pregnant women since the 21st week workers with injury risks
- Pneumococci, over 60 years and people with chronic diseases