Data from the Integrated Vaccine System (SIVA) of the CCSS, which is responsible for public health in Costa Rica, indicates that the technical teams applied 10 million 313 1,681 doses from December 24, 2020, when the campaign began, to this Monday .
Of that amount, they say, four million 358,705 correspond to the first parts, ie 90.8 percent of the four million 799,835 over the age of five in the country, according to estimates by the CCSS Actuarial Directorate.
In addition, he continues, the technical teams placed four million eight thousand 446 second injections to immunize 83.51 percent of the population and gave one million 946,530 third doses (40.55 percent).
Three weeks ago, the National Vaccination and Epidemiology Commission determined that the full protective shield against Covid-19 in Costa Rica now includes three doses (previously two) for those over 12 years of age, two of the basic schedule and one booster shot. .
For this reason, the CCSS urged those who still need an injection to approach their preferred vaccine and use it appropriately so that the body achieves maximum immunity to the virus that causes this disease.
He also stressed that vaccines against Covid-19 have been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of serious complications and death from this disease.
The CCSS is developing the strategy Complete your vaccination program against Covid-19, in which the officials of the institution apply vaccines in health centers, community centers, schools, colleges, universities, workplaces, places of major events, airports and places of tourist interest, among others.
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