The command center said today that the vaccination rate for the elderly over the age of 75 is lagging, and it is urgent to vaccinate quickly and choose suitable vaccines. Another expert will meet to discuss the third dose interval. According to statistics, by the end of January, about 7.68 million people were vaccinated for the second dose. Three months have passed since the administration. According to statistics from the Central Epidemic Command Center, 67,603 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) yesterday. So far, the population coverage rate of the first dose is 80.11%, the second dose is 69.73%, and the third dose is a basic booster. The vaccination rate was 0.04%, and the booster vaccination rate was 0.79%.
The command center spokesperson Zhuang Renxiang explained that the current coverage rate of the first dose of vaccine has exceeded 80% and the second dose of nearly 70%. However, the coverage rate of vaccines for elderly people over 75 lags behind. The coverage rates of the two doses are 73% and 67%, respectively. There is still room for improvement.
Zhuang Renxiang said that when the physical condition is stable, the elders can be vaccinated at the COVID-19 vaccine contract hospital; if the elders have had side effects from the first dose of the previous vaccination, they can consult their doctors to choose a suitable vaccine. Low and even no side effects.
Zhuang Renxiang said that if the elders in the family have inconvenience, the local government has home vaccination services. If you need it, you can consult with local health bureaus. In addition, before January 31, people over 18 years old can receive 200 yuan for the first and second doses of vaccines. Health education.
In addition, the current interval between the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and the second dose is 5 months. Whether the interval between media questions has been shortened, and the number of people who have been 3 months after the second dose of vaccine, Chen Shizhong said that the total number of Taiwan is about 7.68 million. , Before the end of January, 3 months after the second dose of vaccine.
As for whether the interval between the third dose of vaccine should be shortened, Chen Shizhong said that there will be a meeting to discuss and relevant decisions will be made this week, but the decision will be respected by experts.
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