Vaccination Efforts Target Older Adults in Lima Norte

Older adults in the Lima Norte area are at higher risk of contracting respiratory infections due to weakened immune systems. The Ministry of Health (MINSA) has been conducting vaccination efforts to protect this vulnerable population. Approximately 200 older adults in the Canevaro home in the Rimac district have been vaccinated against influenza, pneumonia, and COVID-19.

Key Takeaways:

The Ministry of Health (MINSA) through the Directorate of Integrated Networks Health (Diris) Lima Norte has vaccinated around 200 older adults in the Canevaro home in the Rimac district against influenza, pneumonia, and COVID-19.
People over 60 are more exposed to respiratory infections due to a weakened immune system.
The elderly require a unique dose of the vaccine against pneumococcus, the annual vaccine against influenza, and COVID-19 as a reinforcement.
To be vaccinated, individuals only need to visit a health establishment with their identity document, and the vaccination filter can verify what vaccines have been administered.
The virtual vaccination card is available for consultation at https://carnetvacunacion.minsa.gob.pe.
Diris Lima Norte has 97 health establishments and external vaccination points in shopping centers, parks, and other locations where older adults can receive vaccinations.

Statistics:

200 older adults have been vaccinated in the Canevaro home in the Rimac district.
97 health establishments and external vaccination points are available for older adults in the Diris Lima Norte jurisdiction.
The population over 60 is more exposed to respiratory infections.

Sources:

Ministry of Health (MINSA)
Directorate of Integrated Networks Health (Diris) Lima Norte
Melissa Barron Sarmiento, Coordinator of Immunizations of the Northern Diris Lima