Katerina Viková
16/8/2022 18:20
Starting Monday, in the Czech Republic, the fourth dose is not only given while waiting, but you can also register for a specific date at the vaccination center. However, vaccine experts now recommend a second booster dose only for people over 60 and those with chronic disease. Others will have to wait for the fall epidemic wave or a new vaccine that could appear in the Czech Republic during September.
Who should get the fourth dose?
Starting July 18, revaccination with the fourth dose is open to all persons over the age of 18 who have had at least four months since the previous vaccination. The Ministry of Health recommends it to at-risk groups, especially people over 60 years old, or people suffering from chronic diseases or immune disorders.
“All those who have not received the three doses should be re-vaccinated immediately, especially the risk category should be vaccinated with the fourth dose. Others can wait for the fourth dose,” said vaccine expert Daniel Dražan in an interview with Aktuálně.cz a month ago.
Studies have not confirmed the benefits of the vaccine for younger people. “There is not enough scientific data that the fourth dose will bring significant benefit to people under the age of 60. Their protection is still relatively good after three doses, protecting them from serious travel, complications and possible death,” explains Roman. Chlíbek, chairman of the Czech Vaccinological Society.
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