Osun Government says it is set to commence the administration of booster doses to residents of the state who have completed two doses of AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer Bio-N-Tech or one dose of Johnson and Johnson.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, as part of the decisions of the State Executive Council meeting, held in Osogbo on Monday.
According to Egbemode, the eligibility criteria for the booster dose include persons who are 18 years and above, and those who took the second dose of AstraZeneca, Moderna or Pfizer Bio-N-Tech in the last six months.
“Also eligible are those who took the first dose of Johnson and Johnson vaccine in the last two months” she said.
Highlighting the advantage of the booster shot, the commissioner said “it strengthens the immune system better and gives greater protection against the virus.”
While urging eligible citizens to take advantage of the opportunity being offered, she said that the doses were free of cost to prospective recipients.
“The doses are available at various local government headquarters” Egbemode said.
She urged residents and those who would be in the state for Christmas celebrations to visit health care facilities across the state to take their COVID-19 vaccines.