Suriname has been advised by the Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAG) to administer a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine in accordance with the following guideline, which is also applied in various countries. This is reported by the Ministry of Health.
For individuals at increased risk of hospitalization or death from Covid-19 infection or those with comorbid conditions or underlying disease and/or age over sixty years, a fourth dose is recommended from four to six months after the last dose, unless these people have had a proven infection during the said period. It is generally believed that the protection of three doses of vaccine will gradually decrease over time, but it is not yet established whether this phenomenon increases the risk of serious symptoms.
Without prejudice to the general population, improving vaccination coverage offers the best guarantees to minimize hospitalization and death from Covid-19 infections in society.
There is currently a very large amount of vaccine available in Suriname. Everyone is advised to take the fourth Covid shot, if the conditions mentioned above are met. This may also be administered to migrants who request a fourth dose on the basis of the guidelines applicable in their country of origin.
The NITAG would like to reiterate that the motivation of the part of the population that has not yet been vaccinated to do so should have the highest priority. It is also indicated that vaccination is available at both the BOG (Medical Center) and various RGD clinics. The specific information can be obtained via the Facebook page of the BOG and the Ministry of Health.
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