Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – The application of the first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine for people 50 to 59 years of age begins in Puerto Vallarta on Thursday, May 20 and continues until Monday, May 24, at La Lija Physical Activity Center, Pablo Franco No. 1000, Col. Lomas del Coapinole. (Click HERE for Google map)
At the same time, the Sinovac vaccine will be given to pregnant women over 18 years of age, with more than 9 weeks of gestation, at the Puerto Vallarta Naval Hospital, Calle Educacion s/n, Isla Iguana. (Click HERE for Google map)
Vaccinations will be available for both groups from 8 am until 8 pm daily through Monday, May 24.
At this time, shots are being administered on a first come, first serve basis, but it is necessary to pre-register at mivacuna.salud.gob.mx.
Adults ages 50-59 who have not yet received their first dose, but live in Mascota, Talpa de Allende, San Sebastian del Oeste, Cabo Corrientes and Tomatlan, may also come to Puerto Vallarta for vaccination.
Requirements to receive the vaccine:
INE (for Mexican citizens)
Original and a printed copy of your CURP (found on your residency card)
Pre-registration folio from the Federal Government website: mivacuna.salud.gob.mx.
The general recommendations for all attendees are:
Wear a mask at all times.
Please wear comfortable shoes.
Respect social distancing.
If you take medication, take it with you.
Do not go to get vaccinated if you are sick or have a fever.
It is important to stay well hydrated, have breakfast before leaving home and bring a snack.
Avoid contact with other people.
Respects all sanitary protocols and hygiene measures.
Contraindications
The vaccine is contraindicated if you:
Have suffered from COVID-19 and have not yet recovered (15 days after the last symptom).
Live with any type of uncontrolled immunosuppression.
Have severe allergies.
Have received a blood transfusion, application of blood products, treatment with plasma or antibodies against COVID-19 in the last 3 months.
Source: jalisco.gob.mx