The Department of Health is pleased to announce the details of the implementation of booster doses for the COVID-19 vaccines in use in the country. The regulator, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approved the use of Pfizer vaccine as a booster of the primary Pfizer vaccine two dose series some time ago. SAHPRA has also approved the use of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine for boosters of the single dose primary J&J schedule at least 2 months after primary vaccination. The recommended interval is after 2 months but preferably before 6 months from the primary dose. From 28th December 2021 the National Vaccination Programme will provide Pfizer booster vaccinations to anyone who received their last dose at least 6 months since the second primary dose.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 23, 2021 14:29 UTC