People with certain illnesses like HIV can get an extra COVID19 vaccine because the normal number of doses doesn’t work well enough for them. Here’s how boosters work for this group. | Bhekisisa_MG
People with certain illnesses or who are on treatments that weaken their immune systems can get an extra shot of a Covid-19 vaccine because the normal number of doses don’t work well enough for them.
An immunocompromised person still qualifies for a booster shot on top of their extra immunocompromised dose. The health department will soon be updating the EVDS so that this vulnerable group can walk in at a vaccination site and get a booster dose.This means their bodies aren’t able to fight off germs as well as others - and vaccines do not provide as much protection.
That’s why people with weak immune systems got an extra Covid-19 jab last year. Now they can come back for another shot.Watch the video for more.
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