Fourth dose of covid 19 vaccine goes according to plan in Västmanland - but low interest in town

Those who want have the opportunity to book in for a fourth dose of the covid-19 vaccine in Västmanland.

At the same time, people over 65 can be vaccinated with a fifth dose.

At the beginning of August, the infectious disease doctor Daniel Heimer described the importance of getting vaccinated in connection with the increased spread of covid-19 in Västmanland.

Vaccination according to plan in Västmanland

According to Erik Bywall, who works with vaccination issues at Västmanland's hospital, the vaccination went according to plan during the autumn.

- The vaccinations with the fifth dose have started well.

We are well situated compared to other regions.

More people have also booked in for vaccination after opening up dose four to younger people, he says.

SVT Nyheter Västmanland asked people in town in Västerås if they have taken a top-up dose.

The majority say they are waiting or forgoing a new vaccine dose.

- It feels like the situation is under control and I feel no pressure to take another dose, says Joar Pousette.

In the clip, SVT checks how the interest in more covid syringes looked in the town of Västerås.