China’s COVID-19 Vaccination Second Booster Shot Plan Released

The National Health Commission website indicates that the COVID-19 Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council released the COVID-19 Vaccination Second Booster Shot Plan.

Plan Details and Target Groups
The document points out that at this stage, a second round of booster shots can be carried out among high-risk people, people over 60 years old, people with more serious basic diseases, and people with low immunity. All vaccines approved for conditional marketing or emergency use can be used for the campaign. The interval between the second dose and the first dose should be more than six months.

Approved Vaccines for Booster Campaign
A total of 13 COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for conditional or emergency use in China, including 11 injectables, 1 inhalable, and 1 nasal spray, with 8 for emergency use. This diverse range of vaccines provides flexibility in the booster campaign, ensuring that various needs and preferences can be accommodated.-Fineline Info & Tech

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