Starting this Sunday, October 31, all boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 11 can begin their vaccination schedules against the coronavirus at more than 30 points in the city, located in IPS, centers malls, coliseums or high mobility areas.
“This October 31, we want to invite all the parents of Bogotá to vaccinate their children in November and to be protected in December. It is about protecting them, accompanying them, protecting their lives,” said the mayor (e), Luis Ernesto Gómez.
Here, a trill in which the Ministry of Health informed that the vaccination plan against COVID-19 for boys and girls over 3 years of age has already been enabled:
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The Ministry of Health and Social Protection made this decision official, which was endorsed by INVIMA and determined that for this population group the vaccine to be applied corresponds to the pharmaceutical company Sinovac, whose second dose must be applied after 28 days .
The District Health Secretariat calls on the parents or caregivers of the approximately 831,588 boys and girls from three to 11 years of age to attend the immunization points and additionally present the card of the regular vaccination scheme of children against other diseases. Precisely the entity calls on all citizens to get vaccinated in November and thus be protected in December, to be reunited with their family, in a safer way.
“The goal we have in Bogotá is to have a level of general protection or immunity close to 80% by the end of the year, in such a way that we are protected against the pandemic. By vaccinating ourselves, we protect ourselves, as well as everyone. Do not count, vaccines save lives”, said the Mayor (e), who stressed that in the last hours there were no deaths from coronavirus, as had happened on October 27.
The public and private health sector in Bogotá continues to implement strategies to achieve useful vaccination coverage against COVID-19 to overcome the pandemic, return to the new normality, and contribute to economic recovery.
Recommendations to celebrate Halloween and prevent contagion of COVID-19
Taking into account that this weekend is celebrated the day of girls and boys with Halloween, the Ministry of Health reminds that they must check the sweets before consuming them, discard those that are not packaged or labeled. They must maintain their characteristic smell, color, flavor and texture, keeping their original packaging. If there is an excessive consumption of these foods or if they are in poor condition and you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, you should not self-medicate and it is recommended to go immediately to a health service.
It is recommended to ration sweets, to avoid excessive consumption. Prefer homemade preparations or fruits, instead of food with high levels of sugar and ultra-processed.
In the same way, prevention measures against COVID-19 must be maintained, such as physical distancing of one meter, frequent hand washing (or carrying antibacterial gel) and the use of face masks (covering the mouth and nose ), even while wearing the disguise. It should be remembered that the costume mask does not replace the mask.
It is recommended that any type of meeting should be held in spaces that allow adequate ventilation, avoid crowds and contact. Sharing food is not recommended.
When choosing a costume, avoid masks that obstruct vision and adequate breathing with a mask; buy the makeup on trusted sites and check its condition. If you are going to wear contact lenses, buy them at authorized sites for this type of item. Accessories with spikes, wands, swords, and knives should be avoided.