According to the “National Vaccination Program Technical Standards”, newborns must receive childhood hepatitis B vaccine within 12 to 24 hours after birth. Subsequently, boys and girls received this dose of the pentavalent vaccine at 2, 4, and 6 months of age.
People ages 7 and older who have not received any hepatitis B vaccine should also receive the vaccine, as well as pregnant women, firefighters, incarcerated people and other priority groups.
Flu vaccine
As far as the flu shot goes, experts explain that the shot isn’t suitable for all teenagers.
“This is a seasonal vaccine. We are offering it to all pregnant women at 20 weeks’ gestation, all people over 60 years old, all health workers, all people deprived of their liberty and other priority groups.”
For people between 5 and 59 years of age, such as teenagers, only those with any comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma or other health risks will be vaccinated.
They get the shot because they are at higher risk of complications if they contract the flu virus.
“Parents should inform their teen of their condition when they go for vaccination and may present a prescription indicating that the minor is being treated for asthma or other dangerous conditions.” Respected.
Tetanus vaccine
“It is important to accept it because adolescents are at greater risk from exposure to fingernails or contaminated waste, which can cause tetanus in humans. This is because people in this age group are very mobile,” explains Minsa’s Director of Immunization.
Tetanus infection can occur in schools, parks or play areas,
“This vaccine is also important because El Niño is coming and there may be some weather changes that increase our risk as a country, so it’s best to be prepared and protected. Men should get one dose, women should get three doses“.
Vaccines against Covid-19
The covid-19 vaccine is another vaccine targeted at teenagers.
Experts say minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you have a history of myocarditis, you should first consult your primary care physician.
If you have a severe case of Covid-19, you can get vaccinated 15 days after the onset of symptoms if you were not hospitalized, or 15 days after discharge from hospital if you were hospitalized.
He recalled that although its application is not mandatory, it is necessary because it reduces the possibility of suffering severe illness from multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) due to infection with Covid-19.
Using the vaccine among teenagers does not prevent them from becoming infected; however, it reduces the likelihood of severe disease. Therefore, it is necessary for them to complete the vaccination program and preventive measures.
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