If you had COVID-19 in December, you need a booster now

If you had COVID-19 in December, you need a booster now

If the person who has recently been vaccinated has COVID-19, wait at least 4 weeks before taking dose 1 or dose 2. Their symptoms are calculated from the date of onset. If you do not know this, use the date you received a positive result.

You can book your vaccine appointment to get your first round of COVID-19 vaccination or booster dose. It is important that you or your child's age group book the right clinic. Vaccines given to young children are different. For children 5 to 15 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must attend their appointment and give their consent for vaccination. There are specialized vaccine clinics for people:

Age 12 and over

Age 5 to 11 years

To book your appointment, select a clinic, date and time for you. You can book an appointment up to 5 days in advance.

To get dose 1 or dose 2

To receive your first round of COVID-19 vaccination, you must be 5 years of age or older.

You or your child's age group can book the clinic. Children 5 to 11 years of age receive a smaller dose of the vaccine than adults and adults. If your child has recently turned 12, they should attend a clinic for people 12 years of age and older. Do this even after they are 12 years old after the first dose.

To book a DOS 2 appointment, you must wait:

• 21 days after your first dose of Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine
• The modern vaccine is given as a booster dose 28 days after your first dose

You must be 12 years of age or older to receive your COVID-19 booster dose.

12- to 15-year-olds must be a parent or legal guardian at their booster appointment. A parent or legal guardian must consent to their child's vaccination.

How long does it take to get a booster?

After your first round of COVID-19 vaccination, you should wait:

• 3 months (minimum 90 days) if you are 16 years of age or older.
• 6 months (minimum 182 days) if you are 12 to 15 years old.

You will not receive your booster dose until after the minimum interval of your appointment day.

• If you have COVID-19 after vaccination, you should take Booster dose:
• When symptoms start 3 months after your positive test result or if you are 16 years of age or older
• When symptoms start 6 months after your positive test result or if you are 12 to 15 years old
• If you have an overdose because you have a weakened immune system, you can get a booster for at least 3 months for your overdose if you are 12 years of age or older.

Everyone needs a boost. If you had COVID-19 in December, you should get boosted now. To book your booster at a day and time that suits visit: https://bit.ly/356AsNc 

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