FG approves COVID-19 booster dose

By Gloria Akudoro, Abuja

Federal Government has approved the administration of booster doses for persons who have completed 2 doses of AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer Bio-N-Tech or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

This is contained in a statement signed by Head, Public Relation Unit National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Mohammad Ohitoto at the weekend.

He stated stated that eligible persons from 18 years and above with time interval of 6 months or more after receiving the second dose of AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer Bio-N-Tech and time interval of 2 months or more after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

According to the statement, the Executive Director/CEO, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, said it will take effect from the 10th of December, 2021 across all states of the federation.

He however, advised eligible Nigerians to visit the nearest health facility or mass vaccination site for their booster doses.

Dr. Shuaib explained that Covid-19 booster dose gives greater protection against the virus. He charged all Nigerians to take advantage of the opportunity offered by the federal government.

The list of the vaccination sites is available on the NPHCDA website: www.nphcda.gov.ng

For more information,  contact the NPHCDA COVID-19 call center on 07002201122 for assistance.