(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Hong Kong people aged 18 to 59 can choose to receive the fourth dose of the new crown vaccine
China News Agency, Hong Kong, May 21. The Hong Kong SAR government announced on the 21st that people aged 18 to 59 who have not been infected with the new coronavirus, if they have a higher risk of exposure or personal needs, should be vaccinated with Sinovac or Fubitai before. , can choose to receive the fourth dose of the new crown vaccine from now on.
According to reports, in response to the advice of experts, people aged 18 to 59 who choose to receive the fourth dose of the new crown vaccine must receive the fourth dose at least 6 months away from the third dose.
For those who have recovered in this age group, a third dose of the vaccine is now also available after completing the second dose or 6 months after recovery, whichever is later.
As the online appointment system is being updated, from May 21 to 25, citizens who are eligible to receive the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine can go to various community vaccination centres (except those located in private hospitals or Leighton Centre satellite community vaccination centres) Or the new crown vaccination station in a public hospital to receive the "same day" vaccination.
Starting from 8:00 a.m. on May 26, the public can make appointments for vaccination services through the dedicated website of the Hong Kong New Crown Vaccination Programme.
A government spokesman said experts believe that a fourth dose of the new crown vaccine may provide short-term additional protection against infection and symptoms in younger adults.
Some members of the public may wish to receive the fourth dose of the vaccine due to personal needs, such as studying abroad or complying with overseas travel requirements.
In addition, people who have a higher risk of exposure to the new coronavirus, or employees who have a higher risk of exposure in the work environment and are more likely to spread the new coronavirus can also choose to be vaccinated.
As for people aged 60 or above, the fourth dose of the vaccine has been selected in early April.
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