The Ministry of Health is expected to announce the shortening of the interval between booster doses at a press conference this afternoon.
Health Minister Khairy will hold a press conference at 3:30 pm on December 28 and is expected to announce the shortening of the interval between the second dose of the vaccine and the booster shot.
People who are currently vaccinated with Sinovac can receive a booster shot after 3 months of receiving the second dose of vaccine. As for Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccinators, the booster shot can be given after 6 months of the second dose.
At last week’s press conference, Khairyrevealed that he is discussing shortening the interval between intensified needles. This decision of the Ministry of Health is in line with the practice of international countries. Many countries abroad have begun to shorten the interval between the second dose of vaccine and booster.
Switzerland has decided to shorten the interval between the second dose of vaccine and booster to 4 months, Australia has also decided to shorten it from 5 months to 4 months, France has decided to shorten it from 5 months to 3 months, and the Philippines has also shortened it from 6 months. To 3 months, Germany is also considering shortening it from 6 months to 3 months.
In any case, the public is urged to actively vaccinate the booster dose to create a stronger immune protection network.
