If the Omicron Variation has shown that it remains dominant throughout the world, it is that no one is immune. During the most recent wave of infections there was an exponential increase and the main victims were minors. For this reason, more and more countries are applying the Covid-19 vaccine to children. Although it does not prevent contagion, at least it does help to prevent serious symptoms of the disease that can lead to death.
Mexico maintains a position against vaccinating children
In the particular case of Mexico, the increase in infections within this sector of the population has been for two reasons. In the first instance is the return to face-to-face classes. At this time, practically at all educational levels, daily activities have been resumed and that implies greater mobility in public transport. In addition, there is also the risk of having several infants gathered in the classrooms.
While the second reason is because In Mexico, immunization is not yet authorized in children under 15 years of age. For the same reason, now it is a sector of the population that is unprotected.
According to the Ministry of Health (SSa), this measure has been followed because the World Health Organization (SSa) still does not recommend the biological in infants. Although the truth is that abroad there are already several countries that apply the Covid-19 vaccine to children.
The nations that already protect the little ones
Just to make a count, within Latin America there are at least nine nations that already offer protection to the smallest. The only difference between each is the minimum age required.
More specifically, in Cuba and Venezuela all children at least two years old can receive the vaccine and in this case it is sovereign developed and manufactured on the island. Until now, it is where a lower age is required to obtain this benefit.
Also on the list are Argentina and Colombia where the minimum age is three years; while within Brazil it is five years. On the other hand, in Ecuador, El Salvador and Chile it is six years.
A special case is that of Costa Rica because within the Latin American countries that apply the Covid-19 vaccine to children, it is the only one in which it is not optional but mandatory. From the age of six, all infants must receive the biological. The decision was made by the government and has generated disagreement among some parents who oppose it.
On the other hand, it is expected that within the next few weeks more nations will join this strategy. So far no complications or dangerous situations have been identified among children who have been immunized. In fact, your risk is the same as that of adults when receiving any of the available biologics.