The Ministry of Health has given a green light for Ugandans above 50 and those with underlying conditions to get a booster Covid jab as well as carry out vaccine mixing.
The Health Minister, Jane Ruth Aceng said yesterday that after evaluating the evidence of reducing and waning immunity 6 to 8 weeks after full vaccination elsewhere in the world, the Ministry of Health recommends booster doses for persons aged 50 and above and those with comorbidities.
According to Dr Aceng, one can get a booster dose at least six months after completing the primary Covid vaccination series and that this is aimed at restoring vaccine effectiveness from that deemed no longer sufficient.
The Health Minister said by the end of January, they will have decided whether the rest of the members of the public who are eligible can also take Covid booster jabs after attaining the recommended vaccination coverage.
The Health Minister said after review of evidence and in line with the World Health Organisation interim recommendations on match and mixing vaccines from different manufacturers, Ugandans can go ahead and mix the vaccines.
