Health Minister Oscar Ugarte, said that Peru is planning to invest 100 million soles to buy this year the first batch of flu vaccines AH1N1, and thus immunize 30 of the population. Speaking to reporters, the minister explained that this is the initial forecast in its sector.However, he said that still need to define laboratories in coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO), if the new vaccine will be implemented in one or two doses, which could double the need for immunizations in the country. “Vaccines probably already on the market in November.’s Usually a dose and hopefully well be, but as costs can vary. Later this year we hope to start the acquisition,” said Ugarte according to Agencia Andina. The minister noted that South American countries have requested WHO to acquire products and, through a revolving fund of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), you can buy new vaccines at reduced prices. “The weather is favorable change in Peru and we must prepare for the fall and winter, in April and May.We have different times with northern hemisphere countries. While they need to vaccinate in these months, we have more time, “said the minister at another time. He added that this “advantage” over the northern hemisphere countries allow Peru and other South American nations continue to develop and implement all policies and acquire appropriate preventive vaccines will help to combat this new disease.
