TIRANA, Nov.2/ATA/ The Albania’s Minister of Health and Social Protection, Ogerta Manastirliu has closely inspected process of vaccination of the first doctors who are getting the third vaccine dose, or COVID booster shot, at ‘Air Albania’ stadium.
“High risk groups, which are medical personnel, doctors, nurses were the first to receive today the COVID booster shot in all health centers, vaccination points. On the other hand, COVID booster shot will be applied to citizens who are +60 years and +18 years with health problems,” Minister Manastirliu said.
“Given that, experts have decided to reduce the age of vaccination, referring to international experiences, up to 16 years and 12 years for children with health problems, work will continue on supply of vaccines to guarantee the vaccination of citizens during this year as well as the next year,” she added.
“We will continue with the supply of vaccines. We are continuing to negotiate with the Pfizer company as well as with all the companies which are part of COVAX instrument, in order to continue to provide vaccines for all citizens, including COVID booster shot, throughout this year and next year,” Manastirliu said.
COVID booster shot will be applied to citizens who are 60 years and older as well as will receive booster 6 months after 2nd dose. //a.i/
