This is after the
The local drug watchdog also authorised the heterologous booster, also known as mix-and-match jabs, for those who had the
However, according to the department, only homologous boosting is currently permitted, meaning people may only get the same vaccine that they received as their primary vaccination series.
This means people who received the J&J jab on
"The recommended interval is after two months but preferably before six months from the primary dose," the department said.
In addition, immunocompromised people who have received a second dose of the J&J shots will be illegible to receive a booster dose 60 days after receiving the additional dose.
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In addition, the department said from
This comes after SAHPRA authorised the administering of the third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adults and children with a weak immune system.
The department explained that booster shots are the same vaccine in the same dose administered to people who have had a primary vaccination series and administered to allow the body to enhance its immunity against the virus.
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