[PIO] Announcement by the Ministry of Health for the administration of a booster/4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Ministry of Health reminds that the booster/4th dose of vaccine is being administered:

1. to persons over 60 years of age (presenting identity card or passport and vaccination card),
2. to persons of any age living or working in shelters and closed structures (presenting identity card or passport and vaccination card),
3. to health professionals of any age (presenting identity card or passport, vaccination card and professional licence),
4. to *immune and *immunosuppressed patients of any age,

1. to people with diabetes mellitus,
2. to people with severe obesity: BMI ≥40 or ≥35 with metabolic syndrome,

provided that the five (5) month period has elapsed[/LIST] since receiving the booster/3rd dose. Receipt of the booster/4th dose is optional.

*Immunosuppressed patients:

1. On active treatment for solid tumors and hematologic malignancies
2. With a history of solid organ transplantation receiving immunosuppressive therapy
3. With a history of primary hematopoietic organ transplantation receiving immunosuppressive therapy
4. Individuals with hereditary immunodeficiency
5. Persons with HIVInfection/AIDS
6. Persons on immunosuppressive therapy including biological agents
7. With regard to receiving cortisone refers to individuals who have received or are receiving a total dose of '10mg of prednisone/day (=8mg of methylprednisolone) for one (1) month in the last six months.
8. With renal failure undergoing dialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

Immunocompromised and immunocompromised patients may come to the walk-in vaccination centres by presenting a medical certificate from a Specialist (identity card or passport, vaccination card) or they may express interest in arranging an appointment for vaccination through the attending physician by sending a request to the following e-mail address: 4dose@moh.gov.cy

Opening hours of vaccination centres (walkin)

1. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00am.m - 3pm

Vaccination centres

Nicosia

Nicosia: State Fair

Larnaca: Larnaca Old Hospital

Limassol

Limassol: Linopetra Health Centre

Paphos: Paphos General Hospital

Famagusta: Famagusta Health Centre

Kyperounda: Vaccination Centre (formerly SPC) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am - 3pm

Polis Chrysochous

Polis Chrysochous: Polis Chrysochous Hospital (Tuesdays 9:30am to 2:00pm)

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