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[Cyprus Times] 3rd dose in people 12 years and older Which population groups are concerned by the recommendation for a 4th dose?

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3rd dose to persons 12 years and older and 4th dose to vulnerable groups Recommendations of the National Advisory Committee on Vaccination of the Ministry of Health
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In the context of the Ministry of Health's efforts to strengthen the immunity of groups of the population that are most vulnerable to serious disease, the National Advisory Committee on Vaccination, at its meeting today, recommends the following:


1st Recommendation:

The administration of a booster/3rd dose of vaccine, to persons aged 12 years and older with MRNA technology vaccines assuming that the period of six (6) months after receiving the 2nd dose has elapsed. It is understood that the validity of the European Digital Certificate (SafePass) is not affected in case of non-receipt of a booster dose.

2nd Recommendation:

The administration of a booster/4th dose of vaccine:


  1. To persons over 70 years of age, provided that a period offive (5) months has elapsed since receiving the booster/3rd dose.
  2. In persons of any age, provided that a period of five (5) months has elapsed since receiving the booster/3rd dose:
  • In residents and workers in nursing homes and other closed facilities,
  • In health care professionals,
  • In immunosuppressed persons (see list below).
  • In active treatment for solid tumours and haematological malignancies
  • With a history of solid organ transplantation receiving immunosuppressive therapy
  • With a history of primary hematopoietic organ transplantation receiving immunosuppressive therapy
  • Individuals with hereditary immunodeficiency
  • Persons with HIV Infection/AIDS
  • Persons on immunosuppressive therapy including biological agents
  • Regarding cortisone intake refers to individuals who received or are receiving a total dose of '10mg of prednisone/day (=8mg of methylprednisolone) for one (1) month in the last six months.
  • With renal failure undergoing dialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

Please note that the validity of the European Digital Certificate (SafePass) is not affected if the booster/4th dose is not taken.

The recommendations of the National Advisory Committee on Vaccination of the Ministry of Health will be endorsed by the Council of Ministers at its next meeting.


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