Those who are 40 years old or older can be immunized against COVID-19 five months after the application of the second dose.
As of this Monday, February 7, 2022, the people of 40 years or older than that age range will be able to access the reinforcement of the COVID-19 vaccine In advance. The requirement is that they meet five months after the second dose is applied. Until now, they could access the reinforcement anticipated people 45 years or older.
Under the same time interval, the dose of reinforcement the following population group: pregnant and lactating women; strategic sector and armed forces personnel; health personnel, education, universities (teachers, administrative staff and students) and institutions (public and private).
On the other hand, users with moderate and severe immunosuppression aged 18 years and older can also apply the dose of reinforcement once fulfilled five months from the completion of their primary regimen (three doses). While, people from 18 to 39 years old will be able to access the reinforcement six months after the second.
The booster dose is available in points established by the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) and vaccination centers authorized for this purpose. These measures correspond to a vaccination and prevention strategy due to the number of infections registered in recent weeks. (DLH)
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