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. 2022 May 31;20:58. doi: 10.1186/s12961-022-00861-y

Table 3.

Summary of prioritized population groups within the country plans

Criteria for prioritization Population prioritized Bahamas Chile Panama Argentina Brazil Colombia Dominican Republic Mexico Paraguay Peru Bolivia El Salvador Haiti Honduras
Prioritized given the greatest risk of becoming infected and seriously ill Elderly
People immune-compromised
People with comorbidities or predisposing conditions
Prioritized given their risk of transmission Healthcare workers
Travellers
People living in institutions
Prioritized given their vulnerability Racial and ethnic minorities
Religious minorities
Migrants
Refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Indigenous peoples NA NA
Persons with disabilities
Prisoners, detainees, and those deprived of their liberty
LGBTI people
People living with HIV
People who use drugs
People with lower socioeconomic status
Population in rural areas
Homeless population
Prioritized for continuity of services Pregnant women
Young infants
People in need of sexual and reproductive services
People with pre-existing illnesses
People living with HIV

LGBTI lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex