Announcement by the Ministry of Health on the administration of the booster/4th dose of the vaccine to persons aged 70 years and over

As part of the efforts to strengthen the immunity of groups of the population that are more vulnerable to severe disease, the Ministry of Health informs that as of Monday, 11 April 2022, the booster/4th dose of the vaccine will be administered through the walk-in vaccination centres operating in all districts:

• to persons over 70 years of age,
• to persons who live or work in senior people’s homes and closed structures, regardless of age,
• to immunodeficient and immunosuppressed patients,

provided that the period of five (5) months after receiving the 3^rddose has elapsed.

For the administration of the booster/4^th dose of the vaccine to persons over 70 years of age, an identification document (identity card, passport) and the vaccination card must be provided.

Immunodeficient and immunosuppressed patients will be contacted by the Ministry of Health for the arrangement of an appointment for vaccination, or they can visit the walk-in vaccination centres by presenting a medical certificate from a Specialist Doctor.

The administration of the booster/4^th dose of a vaccine is optional.

Operating time of vaccination centres (walk-in):

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 am – 3 pm

Wednesday: 8 am – 6 pm

Saturday: 8 am – 1 pm

(MPO/NG)