The government continues to boost the provision of a third or booster dose of vaccine for the community.
The booster vaccine program which has been started since January 12, 2022, aims to strengthen the effect of the vaccinations that have been given previously.
The Ministry of Health issued a circular regarding the implementation of the COVID-19 booster vaccination. In this circular, it is regulated about who will receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Before giving vaccination, screening is done first.
Only participants who have passed the screening are given a booster vaccine according to the type of vaccine combination that has been determined.
The following are the criteria for people who are not allowed to have the COVID-19 booster vaccine.
The temperature is above 37.5 degrees Celsius, the vaccination is postponed until the temperature is normal.
If blood pressure > 140/90, blood pressure measurement is repeated 5-10 minutes. If it is still high then the vaccination is postponed.
Pregnant women whose gestational age is less than 13 weeks.
Pregnant women who have complaints and signs of preeclampsia.
Uncontrolled comorbid diseases such as heart disease, diabetes mellitus, HIV, hyperthyroidism, chronic kidney disease, liver disease.