[PIO] Opening hours and locations of vaccination centres for administration of booster/4th dose of vaccine to persons aged 70 years and over

As part of efforts to boost the immunity of population groups vulnerable to serious disease, the Ministry of Health reminds that as of Monday 11 April 2022, the booster 4th dose of vaccine is administered through the free access (walk-in) vaccination centres operating in all provinces:

1. to persons over 70 years,
2. to persons of any age living or working in shelters and closed structures,
3. to immunocompromised and immunosuppressed patients,

provided that a period of five (5) months has elapsed since receiving the booster/3rd dose.

For the administration of a booster/4th dose to persons over 70 years of age, an identification document (identity card, passport) and the vaccination card must be presented.

Deficient and immunocompromised patients will be informed by the Ministry of Health to arrange an appointment for vaccination, or they can come to the walk-in vaccination centres by presenting a medical certificate from a Specialist Doctor.

Receiving the booster/4th dose of vaccine is optional.

Vaccination centre opening hours (walk-in)

1. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00am - 3pm
2. Wednesday: 8:00am - 6pm
3. Saturday: 8:00am - 1pm
4. Saturday: 8:00am - 1pm.1:00pm

As a reminder, citizens can receive the vaccine of their choice at free walk-in vaccination centres or by making an appointment through the Electronic Vaccination Portal.

Vaccination centres

1. Nicosia: State Fair
2. Larnaca: Larnaca Old Hospital
3. Limassol: Linopetra (by appointment only), Spyros Kyprianou Sports Centre
4. Paphos: Paphos General Hospital
5. Kyperounda: Vaccination Centre (formerly SPC)

Specifically:

1. Every Monday at the walk-in, the Moderna vaccine is available
2. Every Tuesday at the walk-in, the Pfizer vaccine is available
3. Every Wednesday at the walk-in from 8:00am - 3:00pm.b]Pfizer vaccine is available from 3:00pm - 6:00pm and from 3:00pm - 6:00pm.b]Pfizer

1. and the Moderna vaccine

1. Every Thursday at walk-ins the Pfizer vaccine is available
2. Every Friday at walk-ins the J&J and Moderna vaccines are available
3. Every Saturday at walk-ins the J&J and Moderna vaccines are available
4. Every Saturday at walk-Moderna and Pfizer

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