The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) reported that as of this Thursday the waiting time interval between the third and fourth doses of the covid-19 vaccine is reduced from six to four months in the population to which it is recommended. administration of booster dose.
For now, inoculation is recommended for those over 50 years of age with comorbidities and those over 70 years of age, in addition to people who have had the disease and have an indication for a fourth dose.
The portfolio reported that until Wednesday, May 4, the following were administered throughout the country:
– 2,984,532 first doses, which represents 90%
– 2,879,658 second doses, 86%
– 2,042,750 third doses, 61%
Of the population over 50 years of age authorized to receive third and fourth doses, out of a total of 1,128,486 people, the following were administered:
– 937,109 third doses, 83% of the total population in general
– 426,953 fourth doses, 46% of the total number of people who took the third dose
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