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Options for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

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The Immunisation Unit will be administering boosters for two more coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines – Pfizer and Sinopharm – effective immediately.

A statement from the Ministry of Gealth yesterday said that a booster is currently being given for the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Anyone who received their second injection six months ago may have a booster. The booster may be of the same type or another.

People should present either their blue vaccination cards or electronic certificates in order to receive their third shot. (MR/BGIS)

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