Work on offering a refreshing dose of coronary artery vaccine to people aged 65 and over, a also for medical personnel in contact with the patientare at an advanced stage. To date, around 200 people have taken a refresher dose of the Covid-000 vaccine.
"I'm glad municipalities are quickly on their way to offering a refreshment dose to those who have been prescribed it," says Geir Bukholm, deputy director of the National Institute of Public Health.
The efforts of the municipalities in this work are very important
Bukholm notes that a refreshing dose is offered to increase protection among the most vulnerable in society. The efforts of the municipalities in this work are very important.
- They are mostly older adults who are fully vaccinated, where the effect against serious diseases seems to be waning and where it is now important to receive a refreshing dose. We therefore ask all elderly people over the age of 65 to check the refreshment offer in their municipality, continues Bukholm.
The flu vaccine is also recommended for elderly people over 65 years of age. It is important that as many people as possible accept the flu vaccine offer before the flu virus begins to spread. So far, there are no indications that this year's flu season is approaching. It should be one week after receiving the coronavirus vaccine for the flu vaccine.
Still many who take their first dose
Data from National Register Vaccination Centers (SYSVAK) show that on average more than 700 adults started their first vaccination against Covid-19 every day in November.
There are many natural reasons why some people start getting vaccinated later than others. We are very happy that several hundred people take their first vaccine every day. Municipalities will continue to welcome latecomers, says Bukholm.
Source: National Institute of Public Health
